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The story behind the Great Compromise—the 1787 deal that made the U.S. possible
A deadlock over the distribution of power threatened to derail the creation of a constitution for the newly formed United ...
Where did Fourth of July traditions originate? Here's some history.
From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.
Who is the First Woman Governor in the United States? Check Name and Facts
Nellie Tayloe Ross holds the historic distinction of being the first woman governor in the U.S., serving Wyoming from 1925 to 1927.