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pictures of the Vietnam War

The Vietnam war ended on April 30, 1975, with the fall of Saigon. Many of the photographs that came out of that war are still etched in our minds.

War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

An amazing series from the last 20 years of wartime photography by Steve McCurry, an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, "Afghan Girl", which you have probably all seen as the iconic image of National Geographic magazine.

These American History “Facts” Are Actually False

Betsy Ross didn’t make the stars and stripes It's a widely accepted belief among Americans that George Washington recruited seamstress Betsy Ross to help design the first American flag. However, historical evidence suggests otherwise.

This is The OLDEST American Motorcycle Company

Ace Motor - 1919 Source This company, founded in 1919 by American engineer William G. Henderson, operated smoothly until 1924. They specialized in large luxury four-cylinder motorcycles.

These Relics of History Are Both Art and War.

From thousands of years ago, when men were still fighting with bronze weapons, the armored helmet was one of the most important items of war. From before Romans ruled Europe, before the Greeks sailed the seas.

These Native American Achievements Are Truly Outstanding!

Thousands of years before European women would begin the struggle for their own equality, Native American women already had equal rights to their men. In fact, it was Native American women who initially inspired European women to fight back against being second-class citizens. 2.

The Resurrection of This American Icon Is Soon Complete

The restoration of one of the most famous US Air Force planes to fly during World War II is finally nearing completion.

The Life and Works of Walt Whitman, an American Symbol

Poet Walt Whitman is a canonic figure in the history of American Poetry. He was an innovator in every fiber of his existence and very much ahead of his time.

Discover the Best of the American Midwest In This Guide

The American Midwest is often thought of as being barren, boring and generally not very interesting, but that notion couldn't be further from the truth.

Photographed Hell: The Wars We've Been Through!

" You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it. " General William Tecumseh Sherman. General Sherman's words will surprise only the very few. There is nothing worse in human invention than war - large groups of people killing one another.