Chief Joseph – Nez Perce Warrior (1840 – 1904)

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Chief Joseph, the elder, to his son: “You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home. A few years more, and white men will be all around you. They have their eyes on this land. My son, never forget my dying words. This country holds your father’s body. Never sell the bones of your father and your mother.” … More>>

George Washington and the Jumonville Affair (1754)

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Think how different the world would be had George Washington fought on the British side in the Revolutionary War. It could very easily have happened if not for a little remembered incident that occurred deep in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. Read about one of history’s lesser known turning points…More>>

Einstein Letter – A Glimpse Into Views About Religion

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A letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is a revealing glimpse into Einstein’s views on religion and adds fuel to the fire in the ongoing debate over his ontological beliefs. — read an excerpt here

Read the Guardian‘s article on the controversy over Einstein’s views on religion.

Three My Lai Heroes Honored (1998)

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On this day in 1998 the Army honored three Americans who risked their lives and turned their weapons on fellow soldiers to stop the slaughter of Vietnamese villagers at My Lai in 1968… More>>