Enjoyed by all echelons of the populace, whiskey was a particular favorite among many American presidents, a taste dating all ...

Reverend Peter Fontaine, Defense of Slavery in Virginia George Washington was a wealthy Virginia planter whose life story speaks of the paradoxical attitude of whites of his time toward slavery.

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In "Money and Promises," Paolo Zannoni, the historian, banker and executive deputy chairman of Prada, tells the tale of ...

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How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream” by Timothy S. Goeglein.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month will end on Oct. 15. Here's why the monthlong celebration is important in America.