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Georgia Governor (and future US president) Jimmy Carter campaigns for the Democratic nomination for President as he speaks at the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington DC, (Photo by Arnie Sachs/CNP/Getty Images)

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Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100

The 39th president served during difficult times and became known for his profound humanitarian and diplomatic work in his post‑presidency years.

Tupperware Parties: Suburban Women’s Plastic Path to Empowerment

The parties swept the nation during the 1950s and 1960s—and were more than they seemed.

How the 1871 Peshtigo Fire Became America’s Deadliest Wildfire

In 1871, the Wisconsin town of Peshtigo burned to the ground, killing up to 2,500 people. But due to another event at the time, many have never heard about the disaster.

What Was It Like to Ride the Transcontinental Railroad?

The swift, often comfortable ride on the Transcontinental Railroad opened up the American West to new settlement.