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AF-656: The History of Presidents' Day Sep 19, 2022

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Presidents' Day is celebrated in February and usually means a day off work or school for many people. It is also highly associated with retail sales, as many businesses hold a special Day sale. But what is the history of this federal holiday, and what does it mean to the country?

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AF-655: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield: America's First Ladies, Part 20 Sep 16, 2022

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Lucretia Rudolph was the wife of 20th US President James Garfield. A woman of keen intellect, she and James enjoyed a scholarly lifestyle together. Yet, due to James's assassination, she was First Lady for less than a year. Here is the story of this intellectual First Lady.

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AF-654: Lucy Ware Webb Hayes: America's First Ladies, Part 19 Sep 14, 2022

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Lucy Ware Webb Hayes was a modern First Lady in every sense of the word. Highly educated and passionate about progressive causes like women's rights and the abolition of slavery, she was the first First Lady to have a college degree and racked up several other "firsts" during her tenure. Here is her story.

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AF-653: Julia Boggs Dent Grant: America's First Ladies, Part 18 Sep 12, 2022

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Julia Boggs Dent Grant was a pioneering First Lady in several ways. She had a birth defect but didn't let it hold her back. She was a staunch supporter of women's rights and opposed white supremacy. Most of all, she was passionately devoted to her husband. Here is her fascinating story...

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AF-652: Hal Adelquist: The Mouseketeers, Part 1 Sep 09, 2022

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Hal Adelquist is known for being instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mouse Club TV show to the air and making it a success during its first season. He worked for the Disney Company for decades before that and was involved in departments ranging from Animation to Personnel. A falling out with Walt ended his career in show business. This is his story.

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AF-651: The Rise of Iconic U.S. Lighthouses Sep 07, 2022

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Lighthouses are one of those amazing pieces of Americana that fascinate all of us endlessly. Of course, these structures aren't to be found only in the United States—they're all over the world, and all throughout history, too. But here in the States, we have a rich tradition surrounding lighthouses, with many iconic ones featuring interesting stories. You'll find them coast to coast, on the Great Lakes, and elsewhere. There's even at least one lighthouse on the Mississippi River, the Mark Twain lighthouse in Hannibal, Missouri.

If you're like me, then you're probably interested in learning more about the history of lighthouses. So let's dive in, starting with their earliest origins, and then I'll show you how they became so iconic in the United States.

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AF-650: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for September Sep 05, 2022

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The weather is getting cooler, the kids are back in school, and you are in the mood for some genealogy. Here are ten perfect projects for your genealogy research for September. Try them and enjoy a renewed sense of accomplishment in your genealogy work. You'll love these.

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AF-649: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 4 Sep 02, 2022

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What to do if you can't find a mention of your ancestor in the old newspaper records you are searching? Just because you aren't finding a name yet doesn't mean it isn't in an old newspaper somewhere. There are a lot of reasons why you may not be finding your ancestor. These are some techniques for locating your elusive ancient family…

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AF-648: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 3 Aug 31, 2022

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In old newspaper records, there are various ways to search for information on your ancestor. Some methods are better than others. You need to know this to get the best, most accurate results when doing a general and specific search on an old newspaper records database website…

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AF-647: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 2 Aug 29, 2022

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Old newspapers are wonderful genealogical resources that should be part of every genealogist's toolbox. They are much more user-friendly these days than they used to be. This is what you need to know about how these records used to be searched, how they are searched today, and where you can go to find them.

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