James Otis, Jr.’s words whipped anti-British sentiment into a frenzy—so why isn’t he better remembered now?
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The new federal government was plagued with absences and excuses—until James Madison helped kick things into gear.
When American troops faltered, Baron von Steuben helped whip them into shape.
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The Gateway City is building a massive tunnel system to capture billions of gallons of polluted storm water before it reaches the Mississippi.
Tensions ran high when President Wilson quashed the return of the former president’s Rough Riders.
In 70 days in 1917, President Wilson converted from peace advocate to war president.
The legendary actor stumped and even wrote speeches for the 32nd president.
