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Project Gutenberg
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Project Gutenberg, founded in 1971, is the oldest producer and distributor of free ebooks. For more information, visit our website at: www.gutenberg.org
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The Story of Henry “Box” Brown, the Slave Who Mailed Himself to Freedom
Conducting one of the most creative escapes from American slavery, Henry “Box” Brown made a unique mark on history.
https://www.thecollector.com/henry-boxbrown-slave/
"Narrative of Henry Box Brown" at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64992
#history #USHistory
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@Nonilex@masto.ai
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5d ago
Nonilex
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#law, #climate, #science, #geopolitics, #politics, #democracy, cool stuff &… #BabySquirrel Recovering lawyer. Spending less time on world news since US voters re-elected a rapist/convicted felon, who tried to end democracy, but who Americans decided to give a mulligan, cuz democracy shlemocracy right? Occasionally I’ll come across something that I feel compelled to share, but… …these days… I've stopped my dreaming …these days I sit on corner stones & count the time in quarter tones to ten
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Judge orders #Trump admin to restore #NationalPark changes at sites that 'disparaged' #US
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump admin to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation’s #museums, #parks & #landmarks to not display elements that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”
#law #censorship #RevisionistHistory #whitewashing #UShistory
https://apnews.com/article/trump-national-parks-lawsuit-c39eee6f77c2e782fc494e2167bf5a39
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@CultureDesk@flipboard.social
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May 06, 2026
Flipboard Culture Desk
@CultureDesk@flipboard.social
Welcome to Flipboard’s culture and lifestyle picks. You'll find insightful interviews, revealing reviews and thought-provoking features. Posts are handpicked by Flipboard editors. Boosts do not imply endorsement, but are used to highlight posts we think the community might find interesting. #Culture #Entertainment #TheArts #Food Get the app to explore your interests all in one place: https://about.flipboard.com/download-flipboard/ Header image: Group of people having fun at concert. Photo by Getty Images
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IndyCar has pulled a T-shirt from its online store after Reddit and Bluesky users pointed out its glaringly offensive slogan: One Nation, One Race. The graphic tee was designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, which will be marked by an IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C. Here's more from Motor Trend.
https://flip.it/_SLAe8
#USHistory #USNews #IndyCar
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@audubonballroon__dup_50798@mastodon.social
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Mar 02, 2026
Audubon Ballroon (he/him)
@audubonballroon__dup_50798@mastodon.social
Black AuDHD Rape Survivor lived in US, lived/visited six continents. Understand now can sound like attacking others bc can't read tones. +447341446247 Stands for everyone but Black Women most of all. In the context of binary gender and ethnicity/race they are the most marginalized. In the context of gender/ethnicity/race/sexuality Black Lesbian/Trans Women are the most marginalized and so on...
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Harlem Renaissance started in 1917
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Renaissance
Great Depression started in 1929
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression
#blackhistory #blackculture #ushistory #americanhistory #history #whitehistory #blackmastodon
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@BigSkyTreasure@mastodon.world
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Jan 28, 2026
BigSkyTreasure
@BigSkyTreasure@mastodon.world
Step back in time and wander the wild, windswept plains and mountains of Montana, where history whispers through the pines and rivers remember the dreams of pioneers. From the gold rush days in Virginia City to the proud legacy of the Crow and Blackfeet Nations, Montana's past is a tapestry woven with courage, hope, and untamed beauty. Let your heart roam the Big Sky Country-where every sunset tells a story! Engage with @BigSkyTreasure: BigSkyTreasure@novakmedia.one
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The Echoes of Fourchette Bay:
A Confluence of High Plains History
The Missouri River, a winding arterial vein through the heart of the American West, has long been a conduit for ambition, survival, and transformation. Among its many bends and breaks lies Fourchette Bay, a geographical fixture in what is now the Charles M. Russell...for further reading see link below.
Web:
https://www.bigskytreasure.org/history/places#h.odibaxlz7sy4
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#USHistory
#MTHistory
#Montana
#History
#BSTS
#Fourosix
#MontanaToday
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