Elections Explained: A History of Rigged Elections

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Battle of Baton Rouge: Civil War on the Mississippi

The Civil War along the Mississippi was reaching a critical moment by the Summer of 1862. The Union had advanced and planted its flag in Louisiana’s state capital without firing a shot. To many observers, Confederate grip seemed to be slipping away for good. But before that was f ...  Show more

Darkest Hours: Brother Against Brother

There is no question that the Civil War is one of the darkest chapters in American history. With roughly 2.5 percent of the population lost, a higher number of Americans than in both World Wars combined.In portraying the war in history, however, we often focus on the tragic divis ...  Show more

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