Artifacts from America's birth on display
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More than 229 years ago, Gen. Benedict Arnold led his crew of sailors on Lake Champlain against a far superior British fleet near here and lost. But their dogged fight in October 1776 delayed British movement south for a year, when they would be defeated in the Battle of Saratoga.
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WASHINGTON - For less than $200 and a cheek-swiped cotton swab, amateur historians will soon be able to add DNA results to family tree Web sites.
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The US government launched a campaign Monday encouraging Americans to learn about their family health history. The campaign, called the &quot;Family History Initiative,&quot; is aimed to help promote personal health and prevent disease.
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The story behind an exhibition: postcards, designs, photography, travels, history, stamps and law enforcement.
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Mementoes of Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull are being returned to his descendants, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History announced Monday.
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Drawings, photographs and sculptures on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art are good indicators of how children are coping with the trauma of Hurricane Katrina.
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The National Archives opens Friday a permanent exhibition on the underpinnings of American history. This $7M initiative is intended to make the work of the Archives more accessible -- and to make history more interesting.
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By Chris Shull, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Jun. 21--One man wanted to learn more about a family quilt. A woman was curious about a vase she bought at a flea market.   Another hoped a painting might help send her kids to college.
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Amricans are kindly asked to trace their family medical history, as one of the best way to ensure oneâs longevity. US health officials are asking Americans this Thanksgiving to try to find out what their
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Mayme Agnew Claytonâs collection of artifacts devoted to the history of African-Americans is close to finding a home.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's baby went on display Wednesday &#151; at a wax museum.
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A new exhibit honoring the American sacrifice during wars that span the nation&#39;s history opened in Washington DC on Veterans Day.
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By Marilyn Hagerty, Grand Forks Herald, N.D.  Feb. 20--People of Grand Forks celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington 75 years ago with a program in the City Auditorium. In those days, birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 were separate holidays.
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The ornate craftsmanship of carousel animals is on display at an exhibition in New York.
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The remarkable show at the American Museum of Natural History allows us to glean something about how humanity struggles to make sense of the natural world.
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President Bush on Thursday marked the opening of the new American Indian National Museum, saying it will serve as a powerful reminder of the spirit and vitality of peoples native to the nation.
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Descendants of a plantation's masters and slaves come together to recount history - and forge family bonds.