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The Untold Story of Ellis Island’s Immigrant Hospital Premium
Uncovering the stories of the patients, doctors and nurses of Ellis Island's immigrant hospital.
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History of Voting Premium
Did your ancestor support his or her candidate by tossing a rock in a bucket, writing on a color-coded ballot or pulling a lever?
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Healing History Premium
A 10-year project reveals the untold story of Ellis Island's hospital and the experiences of immigrants treated there.
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History Matters: The Voting Machine Checks All the Boxes Premium
Learn about the history of the voting machine and how it changed how your ancestors ensured that their voices were heard.
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History of Thermometers Premium
Before the invention of the thermometer, our ancestors had no objective comeback to such snappy repartee as, “Cold enough for ya?”
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History Matters: Telegraphs Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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Centennial of First Flight Premium
It's hard to believe that man first flew only a century ago. Read about the founding brothers of powered flight and the celebrations surrounding the historic anniversary.
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AncestorNews: Yesterday’s News Premium
Since most genealogy software can now generate timelines, I thought it would be fun to dig a little deeper into the current events of my ancestors' lives. For example, my great-grandmother, Ella Snow, was born on March 19, 1857. She shares her March 19 birthday with artist of the...
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West Coast History Timeline Premium
1769—First permanent Spanish settlement, in San Diego 1811—John Jacob Astor establishes a trading post at Astoria, Ore. 1819—Spain withdraws claims to Oregon 1836—Marcus Whitman establishes the first white settlement near present-day Walla Walla, Wash. 1843—Settlers establish first provisional government in Oregon 1846—War between Mexico...
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Timeline of Women’s Achievements in History Premium
Celebrate the brave women that fought for equal rights in history.
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