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History of Book Burning in the United States
Book burning in United States history has occurred as a form of censorship and cultural cleansing, which is frequently linked to moral panic, oftentimes provoked by political and social conflicts. Early examples include the banning and burning of anti-slavery (Abolitionist) literature in the South before and during the American Civil War. In 1873, the U.S. Congress passed the Comstock Act which prohibited the mailing of obscene, lewd, or lascivious materials, including contraception and information about abortion. As a result of this Act, the U.S. Postal Service confiscated and destroyed a significant amount of material, including books, frequently by fire. Recent incidents have involved the burning of books which include LGBTQ+ themes, as well as works like the Harry Potter and Twilight series. ​
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A G.I.’s World War II Photography featuring the Buchenwald Concentration Camp
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What Was the Antebellum Period?
​In the years before the Civil War, the United States was rapidly expanding geographically, economically, and politically. This era, roughly spanning from the end of the War of 1812 (which lasted until 1815) to the start of the Civil War in 1861, is often called the “antebellum” era, after the Latin term for “before the war.”
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Intriguing Facts About the Prohibition-era
Dare to step back into the Prohibition-era (1920-1933) where Speakeasies and underground bars buzzed with excitement and challenged nation-wide laws and social norms. Bootleggers, moonshiners and rum runners found innovative methods to dodge the police. Discover how this bold experiment uprooted and changed America's social scene forever. Explore thrilling exploits of rebellion, secret cocktails, flappers, organized crime, and corruption at all levels of government and law enforcement from this truly intriguing chapter in American history.