Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Death of John F. Kennedy
by On Friday, November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, America’s 35th President, was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Fifty years later, we reflect on some historical …
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Ninteenth Century Manuscripts Give Insights Into Contemporary Personalities
The 19th century was one of turmoil and transition. During such trying times society’s best and brightest rise to the top and show their greatness. …
American Widows Watching Out for Each Other
Just as Michelle Obama and many other wives of political leaders are involved with helping enlisted families, so, too, were woman watching out for each …
Two New Documents Added to the Shapell Manuscript Collection
Although not connected to each other in any outward way, the two documents discussed below give a small window into some of the more exciting …