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1. The History of Eyeglasses in St. Louis February 13, 2012 A visit to St. Louis will take you through American history from the days of westward expansion through the industrial revolution and into the social changes of the 20th century. You'll want to be sure you have your eyeglasses in St. Lous, since this tour is full of engaging museums, striking monuments, and elegant old architecture. Although ST. Louis was founded in 1764, it grew in influence after the Louisiana Purchase because of its position on the banks of the Missouri River. It quickly became an important port, then the population boomed after the American Civil War. By the latter... (read more) Author: Sallie West

2. The long history of Refrigerators February 05, 2012 By the mid-nineteenth century, the term "icebox" had entered the American language,Sand making machine but ice wasstill only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the United States. The ice trade grewwith the growth of cities. Ice was used in hotels, taverns, and hospitals, and by some forward-looking city dealers in fresh meat, fresh fish,Magnetic drum separator and butter. After the Civil War( 1861-1865),Wet magnetic separatoras ice wasused to refrigerate freight cars, it also came into household use. Even before 1880,half of the icesold in New York, Philadelphia, an... (read more) Author: hxjq china

3. Be Sure To Put The Atlanta GA Zoo On Your To Do List When Visiting Georgia February 03, 2012 Atlanta is the 9th most populated city in the U.S. It is also the place to find the 1939 premiere of "Gone With The Wind." The terrain, and streets of Atlanta were once a bit of history from the American Indians who settled there to where the soldiers on the battlefields throughout the Civil War. One well-known Atlanta event was when General Sherman burned Atlanta down during his "March To The Sea." One of the most famous roads and the core of Atlanta is Peachtree Road. You can't depart Atlanta with out learning about Atlanta's history, and checking out historical sites to your list of t... (read more) Author: Olivia Peterson

4. Cowboys of the Wild West January 30, 2012 After the Civil War ended in 1865, many Confederate soldiers came home to destroyed homes and towns. With no jobs, homes or foreseeable future in the war-torn south, many of these soldiers went west seeking work on farms and ranches. Due to a newly expanded railroad, a product of the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862, it was easier than ever for these men to get there. Cowboys weren't always white male Civil War veterans. Many were also immigrants, native Americans and former African-American slaves. Since many of these men already had experience with horses while in the U.S. Cavalry, on plant... (read more) Author: Rebekah Brooks

5. Vietnam January 22, 2012 The historical past of this discord is more than a military struggle. The result that the Vietnam discord had for American society and international policy for countless decades in the future makes it a completely watershed war in the life of a rather young region. Vietnam was not, at first glance as clearly a meaningful battleground while World War II as well as Civil Conflict had been. That inside of it made it more and more difficult for People to understand and become patriotic about as they ended up in before wars. Without a doubt, as in former conflicts, all of us found o... (read more) Author: Sam Barbara

6. The Municipal War January 22, 2012 But none of those conflicts can rival The Civil War not merely for the brutality and destruction of people life but also in the damage to be able to social cloth that was attributable to that bad conflict. America is extremely pleased that it never had a battle on a native dirt. Other than Gem Harbor along with 911, now we have never quite possibly been assaulted on our own earth. So it required a showdown of brother against close friend, American next to American to create even the possibility of war around the borders involving America possibly possible. This war's statis... (read more) Author: Sam Barbara

7. Engraved Dog Tags - What you Should know Before Buying Them January 20, 2012 Engraved dog tags, it was fashionable and popular products ever since they brought in popular culture. There are so many different dog tags today in various colors, materials and shapes. It is almost hard to believe that they were first made only of wood. These tags are really gone a long way since the American Civil War era. It is injected into the hearts and minds of people around, different cultures and regions. Laser engraved tags that are usually made of aluminum and come in different colors. You also have the opportunity to get them to form chains or wear around your neck or remote ... (read more) Author: Naas Ferreira

8. Tagged - Dog Tags - Military Necessity of Fashion Accessories January 14, 2012 "Dogs" - a staple of military uniforms. The classic image oblong metal discs decorated with beaded metal chain iconic and masculine, and has been used in American film and television, of course, since it was created, or the average soldier. These small metal discs, but not meant to be icons, they were to be something much more simple. According to military historians, what we now commonly referred to as "dog tags" came into existence during the civil war. At the time, were among the soldiers will have a means of identification, if they fall in battle, as they fought against the government... (read more) Author: Naas Ferreira

9. New York-New York Times December 31, 2011 New York Times is the very famous and popular newspaper. The newspaper was founded on 18 September 1851. New York Times is a daily American newspaper. It is incessantly published since 1851 in New York. This newspaper has won many prizes than any other news organization. The New York has won Pulitzer prizes for 106 times which is very admirable for any news organization. The New York Times was founded by Henry J. Raymond who was the journalist and politician. The newspaper was published every day except Sundays. But in 1861 when civil war was started the demand for daily coverage is increase a... (read more) Author: mariana nikki

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