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The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
Discovery Channel investigates Kennedy assassination in Did the Mob Kill JFK? and JFK: The Ruby Connection, two shows premiering back to back on November 22, 2009.
Current U.S. poet laureate, Kay Ryan, writes clever, little ditties that offer a distinctive reading experience.
National Geographic Channel premieres The Lost JFK Tapes: The Assassination,which uses previously hidden footage of the day President Kennedy was shot and killed.
November 22 is the anniversary of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, the birth of the Internet, and the openign of King Tut's tomb.
Marilyn Munroe sang Happy Birthday to the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden, May 19, 1962. Listen to the song.
Controversial Dr Cyril H Wecht has been one of America's most high profile forensic pathologists since he testified in the JFK shooting. Today he is still in the news.
The author of this article, while stationed at a Naval Base during the Crisis was shown a letter another WAVE had recieved from her husband. He was on his way to Cuba.
Palace Council is a 20-year trip through dirty, violent post-war American politics. Stephen L Carter's novel weaves fiction into history to create a sprawling mystery.
Dr. Henry C Lee is one of the most popular instructors in crime scenes, forensic evidence and criminal investigation in the law enforcement field.
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
Life and works of Leonard Bernstein - consummate musician, one of 20th century's most celebrated conductors, and famous for creation of "West Side Story".
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the President John F. Kennedy and niece of Senator Robert F.Kennedy campaigns for senate seat to be vacated by Hillary Clinton.
November 20 is the anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the birth of Joe Biden.
Prominent attorney/prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi brings 20 years of research to the writing of a book that has been called "the final word" on the Kennedy assassination.
When it comes time for students to deliver a persuasive speech, if they follow certain guidelines, they can deliver a speech that is both powerful and effective.
There are three main types of speeches, but what kind a speaker delivers depends upon the speaker's objective.
Despite scandals and marital problems Bill Clinton has managed to become one of America's political powerhouses culminating in Bill's nomination to presidency.
President John F. Kennedy advises the public of the missiles on Cuba and decides to impose a blockade.
Forty years have passed since the first moon landing and man has seemed to retreat from the solar system.
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
The United States installs missiles on Turkey. Nikita Khrushchev considers a personal affront to himself and his country.
George Romero's classic zombie film was a low budget film which had a huge impact on the horror fraternity. Apart from the horror it had ideas new to the genre.
A new way to replenish the dwindling natural reef barriers and create a memorial for loved ones to last the next 500 years has emerged.
As America wakes up today, August 26, 2009, many will be mourning the loss of a much respected Senator and last of the four Kennedy brothers.
There are many famous short speeches given by Americans during times of significance. Many of these short famous speech presentations were given by American presidents.
Brief biography of Gore Vidal, American author, dramatist and essayist of the Post-Modernist literary movement.
Grand Duchess Charlotte was an important national symbol to the small duchy of Luxembourg during the Twentieth Century.
"102 MInutes that Changed America" is a September 11, 2001 premiering on The History Channel. Over 100 people recorded horrific attacks on Twin Towers in New York.
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
Oliver Stone compiles a remarkable case against the accepted version of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and lends credence to the grassy knoll theory.
Teddy: In His Own Words is a HBO documentary that includes personal recollections by Senator Ted Kennedy and rare archival footage, family pictures and home movies
Obama celebrations will cost $50 million dollars at a time when over 2.6 million Americans have lost their jobs and the highest unemployment rate in sixteen years.
James Ellroy (LA Confidential, The Black Dahlia) churns the JFK assassination into page-turning, high-grade pulp.
United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.
In 1802, George Washington Parke Custis built a home in Virginia. Throughout the nineteenth century, this home would have more famous inhabitants.
United States President John F. Kennedy is assured by Cuban diplomats that there are no missiles on Cuba. U-2 flight photographs prove this to be in error.
Wallpaper purchased for $50 became the wall adornment for the White House Diplomatic Reception Room in 1961.
Despite long, strenuous hours at sea, colonial,Yankee whalemen developed their own styles of meticulous folk art and amusement.
When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs, on the National Geographic Channel as part of Expedition Week is about the recent discovery of giant crocodile bones from the prehistoric era.
What's better than cheap? Free! Here are five more things to add to your sightseeing list in Miami, Florida that won't cost a thing.
John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.
Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.
With the 2008 election season in mind, the Currier Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibit on Andy Warhol's politically-related work.
Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin were the first humans to walk on the surface of the Moon.
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
Here's a time line of milestone dates marking African American achievements in higher education.
Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.


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