The Kennedy Assassination: Newspapers Attest to Date Which Lives on in Infamy
As the 50th anniversary of the slaying of President John F. Kennedy approaches, it is fitting to remember this date
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The New York Roosevelts, the Presidency, and Moments that Made History
Theodore Roosevelt was a New Yorker through and through from one of New York’s oldest and most powerful families; but
Read moreThe Shapell Manuscript Foundation Releases New Collection
The Shapell Manuscript Foundation, an organization working to display history in its original form, collects rare documents, manuscripts and letters
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From Lincoln to King: The Great March on Washington
One could say that the Great March on Washington parallels the march through time of the history of slavery in
Read moreFather’s Day Fun Around New York
Today, New York City will be alight with great Father’s Day activities. There is certainly no shortage of places to
Read moreHappy Birthday JFK!
May 29 is John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s birthday, and if he would have lived until today, he would have been a
Read moreHolocaust Survivor Receives Award at Syracuse University
Today, Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Life Long
Read moreAbraham Lincoln, Bare Hands, Irony and Basic Truth
Steven Spielberg has directed a long list of acclaimed historical films, only the latest of which is Lincoln, nominated for
Read moreAbraham Lincoln: Simple Man of Integrity
Although he’s not from New York, Abraham Lincoln is a figure worth admiring. And this is particularly true on the
Read moreA Rich Glance into Today’s History with Shapell
If you’ve ever wondered what interested event occurred on this day in history, Shapell is now going to tell you.
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