#American History

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Reexamining American Legends: Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilkes Booth Take Center Stage

Two theatrical productions near Washington, D.C., explore the contrasting legacies of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth, delving into their enduring roles in American cultural mythology.

By Chloe Dubois • June 17, 2025 5 MIN READ

Eric William Morris and cast performing in “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical” at Signature Theater, Arlington, Virginia.

A historical lithograph illustrating Charles Sumner’s death in 1874.

Beyond the Senate Assault: The Complex Legacy of Charles Sumner

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler in 2004, recognized as the last surviving grandson of John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States who served from 1841 to 1845.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Last Living Grandson of U.S. President John Tyler, Passes Away at 96

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Nathaniel Shoup, who served with Company C, 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, died in 1862.

Remembering the True Meaning of Memorial Day: A Call to Honor Sacrifice and Democracy

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Sam Calabrese, a National Park Service volunteer, assists a visitor in locating a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the 50th anniversary of Saigon’s fall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Marks 50 Years with Reflection and Healing

On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial experienced a mix of sorrow, anger, and ultimately, a sense of peace and closure.

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Representative J. Parnell Thomas, chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, in discussion with actor Robert Taylor in 1947.

New York Historical Exhibition Revisits the Red Scare’s Impact on American Society

The New York Historical presents an exhibition examining the anti-Communist campaign that disrupted Hollywood and shaped American political culture.

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