The United States has a long history behind its numerous federal holidays. As of June 2022, there are currently twelve federal holidays. Americans celebrate eleven holidays annually, while DC residents enjoy another (Inauguration Day) every four years. Contrary to popular belief, official federal holidays have not existed since the beginning of the United States. In …
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One of the biggest construction projects that had the most historical significance was the United States’ Interstate Highway Act of 1956. The bill played a monumental role in shaping the future of the US and transforming the national landscape. The Interstate Highway System had its origins in the woes of the Great Depression. World War …
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The United Fruit Company (UFC) was a large, multinational American corporation that played a large role in the development of Latin America, particularly Central American nations such as Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica throughout the 20th century. Many Central American countries were ruled by dictators in the early 20th century that enacted favorable policies towards …
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In the aftermath of World War II, Europe was in ruins. After 6 years of war had reduced cities and industries across the continent to rubble from fighting and aerial bombings. To return the countries back to their prewar levels, something major needed to occur. Enter aid from the Marshall Plan. Named after former US …
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The history of nuclear weapons is a story of extremes, and the largest bombs ever built are among the most extreme examples of human ingenuity and destruction. Only two nuclear bombs have ever been deployed against humans, both in the United States’ bombing campaign against Japan to conclude World War II. Just one 13 kiloton …
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