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This Week in History: November 27 – December 3

This Week in History: November 27 – December 3

Nov 27, 2022

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

After giving thanks and filling our bellies with delicious Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pies, much of America bundles up and heads out to beat the crowd to the season’s most extraordinary retail sales. This year, 69% of Americans were expected to get...

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The Evolution of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family. While eating that extra piece of pumpkin pie may be… Read More

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Prices Cause Americans to Skip Thanksgiving?

The holiday season is just around the corner, with Americans soon to celebrate by giving thanks and showing gratitude for… Read More

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This Week in History: November 20 – 26

“The historian will tell you what happened. The novelist will tell you what it felt like.” ~ E.L. Doctorow November… Read More

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Artemis Mission Hopes to Put More Humans on the Moon

Fifty years after the first man stepped foot on the moon, NASA’s Artemis Mission has plans to do it again…. Read More

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This Week in History: November 13-19

“What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past.” ~… Read More

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Veteran Animals – Helping Humans on the Battlefield

Veterans day is a time to honor the people who have served their country in the military, but what about… Read More

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Veterans Day: A Day to Honor Those Who Served

Veterans Day is the day we honor and celebrate our heroes, the military men and women who put their lives… Read More

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This Week in History: November 6 – 12

“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” ~ Harry S. Truman Election Day… Read More

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