Smedley Butler and the 1930s Plot to Overthrow the President

History is full of strange and unsettling stories, but few rival the bizarre and little-known tale of a plot to overthrow the President of the United States in the 1930s. At the heart of this conspiracy was Smedley Butler, one of America’s most decorated and outspoken military heroes. His decision to expose the plot not …

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Francis B. Wai

History often overlooks the quiet heroes, the ones who act not for glory but because their values demand it. Francis B. Wai is one such hero. A second-generation Chinese American, Wai didn’t just defy stereotypes—he shattered them on the battlefield during World War II. His incredible courage in the face of insurmountable odds earned him …

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The Legacy of Wong Kim Ark: The Fight for American Birthright Citizenship

In the long, convoluted arc of justice in American history, one case stands out for securing a fundamental right for millions of Americans today. This case didn’t involve battles on fields or in cities but in courtrooms, where one man’s determination led to a historic decision that shaped the very definition of American citizenship. That …

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Robert Smalls: The Man Who Stole His Freedom and Steered a Nation

History is full of incredible stories of resilience and audacity, but few compare to that of Robert Smalls. Born enslaved, Smalls didn’t just escape bondage—he commandeered a Confederate warship, delivered it to the Union, and went on to become a leader in the fight for equality during Reconstruction. His life wasn’t just extraordinary for its …

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The Harlem Hellfighters

From the foundational battlefields of the Revolutionary War, to the Civil War that finally broke the shackles of slavery, to WW2’s celebrated Tuskegee Airmen, and to the complex conflicts of the present day, African Americans have fought in every single war of the United States.  Some are famous, like the Buffalo Soldiers of the Civil …

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