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Independence Hall, a symbol of liberty throughout the world, was once fated for demolition.
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A Splendid Biography of a Forgotten Founding Father

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Jacqueline Cochran, Leader of the WASPs

Jacqueline Cochran, Leader of the WASPs

From ‘Wings to Beauty,’ her cosmetics business brand, the famed aviatrix won the admiration and spurred on the imagination of many young women.
Marion Talley: A Forgotten Operatic Prodigy

Marion Talley: A Forgotten Operatic Prodigy

An Epoch Times reader recalls a friend who played an important role in the history of the Metropolitan Opera and early movies.
Saving Independence Hall

Saving Independence Hall

Independence Hall, a symbol of liberty throughout the world, was once fated for demolition.
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A Splendid Biography of a Forgotten Founding Father

A Splendid Biography of a Forgotten Founding Father

Witness the rise of the man behind the signature, in the new biography ‘King Hancock.’ It traces the life, politics, and influence of John Hancock.