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When the Police Wouldn’t Protect Them: The Rise of Black Self-Defense GroupsWhen the Police Wouldn’t Protect Them: The Rise of Black Self-Defense Groups - History Collection 1. The Deacons for Defense and Justice Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Formed in 1964 in Louisiana, the Deacons for Defense and Justice were a pioneering force in armed Black self-defense. Comprised mainly of war veterans, they organized patrols to shield civil...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 59 ViewsVă rugăm să vă autentificați pentru a vă dori, partaja și comenta!
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Nations Built by Warriors: Countries That Honor Their Fighting TraditionsNations Built by Warriors: Countries That Honor Their Fighting Traditions - History Collection 1. Japan: The Samurai Legacy Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Japan’s identity is inseparable from the legacy of the samurai and the ancient code of bushido, which emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. These values have transcended time, permeating martial...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 43 Views
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War Plan Red: The Forgotten U.S. Plot to Battle BritainWar Plan Red: The Forgotten U.S. Plot to Battle Britain - History Collection 3. The Color-Coded War Plans Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. The U.S. military’s “color-coded” plans were a comprehensive approach to national defense. Each major potential adversary was assigned a color—Britain became Red, Japan was Orange, Germany was Black, and so on. War Plan Red...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 55 Views
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Banned, Protested, and Censored: The Films That Pushed Too FarBanned, Protested, and Censored: The Films That Pushed Too Far - History Collection 7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked audiences with its relentless violence and gritty realism, resulting in bans across several countries, including the UK and parts of Scandinavia. Despite—or because of—its...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 75 Views
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Vaqueros: The Mexican Origins of American Cowboy CultureVaqueros: The Mexican Origins of American Cowboy Culture - History Collection 5. The Charreada: Mexico’s Rodeo Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. The charreada is Mexico’s traditional rodeo, featuring skilled horsemanship, roping, and cattle-handling events that showcase the artistry of the vaquero. Long before American rodeos, charreadas set the stage for...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 59 Views
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Moonshine and Rebellion: The Real Story Behind Southern BootleggersMoonshine and Rebellion: The Real Story Behind Southern Bootleggers - History Collection 2. The Whiskey Tax and Early Resistance Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. In 1791, the federal government imposed the first Whiskey Tax, sparking outrage among small rural distillers. Many Appalachian farmers saw the tax as unfair, targeting their livelihoods and...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 58 Views
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Forest Rebels: The Maroons Who Made Nature Their FortressForest Rebels: The Maroons Who Made Nature Their Fortress - History Collection 1. Origins of the Maroons Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Emerging during the colonial era, the Maroons were primarily escapees from the oppressive plantations in the Caribbean and the Americas. As European powers expanded their territories, enslaved Africans seized opportunities to...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 90 Views
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Stolen Sisters: Tracing the Roots of the Missing Native Women CrisisStolen Sisters: Tracing the Roots of the Missing Native Women Crisis - History Collection 1. Historical Trauma from Colonization Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. The roots of the missing Native women crisis run deep in the legacy of colonization. Forced removals, broken treaties, and assimilation policies like residential schools shattered Indigenous families...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 83 Views
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Red Nations Rising: The Historical Roots of Native Sovereignty TodayRed Nations Rising: The Historical Roots of Native Sovereignty Today - History Collection 1. Ancient Traditions of Self-Governance Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Long before colonization, Indigenous nations governed themselves through sophisticated systems based on clan relationships, councils, and often matriarchal leadership. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy,...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 91 Views
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First to Fight: The Teens Who Desegregated America’s SchoolsFirst to Fight: The Teens Who Desegregated America's Schools - History Collection 2. Ruby Bridges: A First Grader’s Historic Walk Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black child to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Escorted daily by federal marshals, Ruby braved crowds of angry protestors and...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 112 Views
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Tea, Protocol, and Power: U.S. Presidents Behind Palace GatesTea, Protocol, and Power: U.S. Presidents Behind Palace Gates - History Collection 2. Eisenhower’s Cold War Banquet Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. In 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower attended a grand state banquet at the Kremlin during his historic visit to the Soviet Union. This carefully choreographed affair, featuring toasts and traditional Russian...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 121 Views
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Gangsters in Gucci: How 1990s Russia Became an Oligarch FactoryGangsters in Gucci: How 1990s Russia Became an Oligarch Factory - History Collection 4. The Birth of the Russian Mafia Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. As state authority crumbled, organized crime surged to fill the void, forging a fearsome new power structure in Russia’s cities. The Russian mafia offered “protection” for fledgling businesses and enforced...0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 111 Views
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