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Photo: Port Chicago after the 17 July 1944 explosion. Source states: "This view looks north, showing the wreckage of Building A-7 (Joiner Shop) in the center and ship pier beyond... Bulldozer and damaged automobiles in the foreground, railway crane at left, and scattered pilings." Credit: U.S. Naval Historical Center; Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Port Chicago, Part III: The Tragedy That Helped End Segregation in the Armed Forces

By Guest Author on July 18, 2019

Third article by Casey Gauntt about his family connections to a WWII disaster: the munitions explosion at Port Chicago, California, on 17 July 1944... (Read More)

Photo: Port Chicago after the 17 July 1944 explosion. Source states: "This view looks north, showing the wreckage of Building A-7 (Joiner Shop) in the center and ship pier beyond... Bulldozer and damaged automobiles in the foreground, railway crane at left, and scattered pilings." Credit: U.S. Naval Historical Center; Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Port Chicago, Part II: The Tragedy That Helped End Segregation in the Armed Forces

By Guest Author on July 17, 2019

Second article by Casey Gauntt about his family connections to a WWII disaster: the munitions explosion at Port Chicago, California, on 17 July 1944... (Read More)

Photo: Port Chicago after the 17 July 1944 explosion. Source states: "This view looks north, showing the wreckage of Building A-7 (Joiner Shop) in the center and ship pier beyond... Bulldozer and damaged automobiles in the foreground, railway crane at left, and scattered pilings." Credit: U.S. Naval Historical Center; Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Port Chicago, Part I: The Tragedy That Helped End Segregation in the Armed Forces

By Guest Author on July 16, 2019

An article by Casey Gauntt about his family connections to a WWII disaster: the munitions explosion at Port Chicago, California, on 17 July 1944... (Read More)

Photo: a statue of Alexander Hamilton, by William Ordway Patridge, standing outside of Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, New York City. Credit: Billy Hathorn; Wikimedia Commons.

On This Day: The Nation Mourned the Death of Alexander Hamilton

By Tony Pettinato on July 12, 2019

An article about the death of Alexander Hamilton on 12 July 1804 after being shot in a duel with his nemesis, Vice President Aaron Burr, the day before... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Who Is My 1st Cousin Once Removed: Genealogy 101

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 11, 2019

Discover the meaning & relationship of the 1st Cousin, Once Removed. Learn about common family terms & genealogy with our easy-to-understand guide... (Read More)

Photo: Genevieve Allen, 22 June 1920. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

The Woman in His Life: Finding Female Ancestors via Their Husbands

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 9, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to help you research your sometimes hard-to-find female ancestors... (Read More)

Photo: Bicentennial Logo commissioned by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, members appointed by President Gerald Ford. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

A Look Back to 1976: Celebrating America’s Bicentennial

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 3, 2019

In this article – to help celebrate tomorrow’s Fourth of July festivities – Gena Philibert-Ortega reminisces about the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976... (Read More)

Illustration: North Carolinians drove back federal troops in the first day at Gettysburg. At right is the "Luthern Seminary." In the background is Gettysburg. By James Alexander Walker. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

The First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg: A Reporter on the Scene

By Tony Pettinato on July 1, 2019

An account from a reporter who was at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, when Confederate forces attacked on 1 July 1863, beginning the Battle of Gettysburg... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Church Records

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 28, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to find church records about your ancestor... (Read More)

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