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Category Archives: International
One of America’s most remote national parks
By guest blogger Jay Blossom Hurricane Ian cut a catastrophic path across Florida on September 28, 2022, causing at least 109 deaths and resulting in perhaps $47 billion in damage. But before its landfall near Fort Myers, the storm had … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, Civil War, fort, International, national park
Tagged Dry Tortugas National Park, FL, Fort Jefferson
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Star-Spangled is now available!
“Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas… Generous archival illustrations and the rich and varied backmatter make this a boon for fledgling … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, International, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, Fort Mchenry, MD, national anthem, Star Spangled Banner
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Ironbridge Gorge’s place in world history
The world’s first iron bridge. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, industry, International
Tagged bridge, ironbridge, shropshire, UK
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Gloucester Cathedral and the US national anthem
An unexpected connection to American history found in Gloucester Cathedral in England. Continue reading
Blenheim Palace and Americans
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 20th century, cemetery/grave, garden, house, International
Tagged Blenheim, Churchill, country house, UK
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The power in a view
I checked into the hotel and walked into my room. It was a room with a view alright — a view south to Canada. Where was I? Detroit. Other than thinking it cool that I was maybe the only place the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, civil rights, International
Tagged Detroit, MI, slavery, Underground Railroad
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Immigrants come to Wisconsin
How often do you get to see a Norwegian or Finnish farm? In America? Or see nine newborn piglets, or taste horehound candy, or ride an 1880s tricycle… On a recent trip to Milwaukee to visit a friend, we headed … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, agricultural, International
Tagged agriculture, historic site, immigration, living history, Old World Wisconsin, WI
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First Flight Around the World, finalist for nonfiction award
I’m honored that my recent book First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race has been named a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Few people know about this 1924 Army Air Service … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military
Tagged Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, world flight, YALSA award
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Japanese American history in Washington
Bainbridge Island sits in Puget Sound, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The lush island has been named among the best places to live in the United States. I visited to attend a three-day symposium for museum folks … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, civil rights, International, West
Tagged Bainbridge Island, immigration, Japanese American, WA, World War II
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World Flight starting line and finish line
Is there a history site you’ve wanted to visit for a long time? I finally managed a visit to one that had been on my list. I was doing research for my recent book, First Flight Around the World, and … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military, transportation
Tagged aviation, Seattle, WA, world cruiser, world flight
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