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A Toast
A Toast marks a pivotal moment in American history, beginning with the ceremony on April 14, 1865, when President Abraham Lincoln’s flag-raising at Fort Sumter symbolized the nation's recovery from the Civil War. This event occurred exactly four years after the fort had fallen under Confederate control, and four years after its evacuation by its original commander, Major Robert Anderson. Despite Anderson's desire for a low-key observance, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton orchestrated a grand public…-
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A Solemn Council
A Solemn Council unfolds on February 4 as Lincoln's preparations for his journey to Washington coincided with intense political activity surrounding secession in Virginia. A recent election in Virginia revealed that the majority of the state's delegates favored remaining in the Union, a position reinforced by Lincoln's appointed representative, William Seward, who believed additional compromises would be necessary to maintain this support. This hopeful sentiment was further supported by results from…-
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A Signal at Christmas
A Signal at Christmas unfolds in South Carolina during the holiday season of 1860, as the state's secession convention takes center stage, issuing a declaration outlining its reasons for breaking away from the Union. Central to the argument was the issue of slavery and states' rights, which were viewed as being under constant threat from the federal government. Delegate Christopher G. Memminger spoke passionately about the Union's failure to uphold the rights of slaveholding states, citing broken…-
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A Rumor of Plaid
A Rumor of Plaid captures the dramatic and secretive journey of President-elect Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C., on the eve of his inauguration, setting the stage for the turbulence that would soon grip the nation. A New-York Times reporter described Lincoln's arrival on February 25 as nothing short of magical, noting that the city was "agreeably surprised" by his unexpected and stealthy entrance. The president-elect, wearing a Scotch plaid cap and a long military cloak, appeared unrecognizable, which…-
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A Roxbury Garden
In this chapter titled A Roxbury Garden, the story opens with laughter echoing down sunlit paths as sisters Minna and Stella dash side by side, hoops rolling ahead like extensions of their glee. The gravel crackles beneath their shoes, and their sashes ripple behind them like banners in a breeze. Each twist and tumble of the hoops sparks new delight, as if the garden itself plays along, blooming brighter under their joy. With every chant—“Go, go, golden ring!”—the game lifts into something more…-
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A Proper Commander
A Proper Commander found himself thrust into a challenging and tense environment in Charleston in November 1860. Colonel John L. Gardner, tasked with overseeing U.S. Army forces in the region, felt an increasing sense of unease as the threat of secession loomed large. Gardner was charged with managing several military installations, the most notable of which was Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, a post historically linked to Edgar Allan Poe. However, the fort's purpose had shifted, and it was poorly…-
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A Promised Land by Barack Obama is a memoir that reflects on his early political career, presidential campaign, and first term in office, offering personal insights into his leadership, challenges, and vision for America.-
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A Person Has To Work
A person has to work, and throughout history, the nature of work has evolved dramatically. In the Neolithic Period, which began around 10,000 BCE, the concept of the "division of labor" emerged. This marked the beginning of the specialization of tasks, a precursor to the concept of modern jobs. Early humans began to focus on specific roles, transitioning from a more generalized survival mode to defined occupations that were necessary for sustaining growing communities. Over time, the concept of work became…-
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A Note on the Sources
The section titled "A Note on the Sources" provides an in-depth overview of the extensive and varied materials used in researching and compiling the historical account presented in the book. These sources offer a detailed examination of the Osage murders, drawing from an expansive collection of archival materials across different regions of the United States. The research process involved gathering thousands of pages of FBI reports, secret grand jury proceedings, court documents, statements from…-
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A Note on the Reporting
In the section titled "A Note on the Reporting" from The Art Thief, the author recounts their extensive journey into the life of Stéphane Breitwieser, one of the most prolific art thieves in modern history. This journey began in 2012 when the author first reached out to Breitwieser with a simple letter asking for an interview. At the time, Breitwieser had distanced himself from media engagements, particularly with American journalists, and had not spoken publicly for several years. The author was left in…-
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