Warning: Do not read if you haven’t eaten yet today. When discussing the history of American art—paintings, music, literature, etc.—we often forget to mention the art of food. However, we shouldn’t neglect it; after all, cuisine runs deep in our nation’s veins. Whether we’re bonding with family over Thanksgiving dinner or enjoying a hot dog
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Allaire History
Illustrating an American Dream Through James Allaire’s Life and Legacy
What is the American Dream? Our nation’s philosophy has been one of the most debated topics in American culture from generation to generation. Literary titans like Mark Twain, F Scott. Fitzgerald, and John Steinbeck have explored the American Dream’s meaning—each arriving at a different conclusion. Some individuals say financial prosperity is at the roots of
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1836 History
This Month in 1836—The Battle of the Alamo
The Texas Revolution was an 1830s movement in which predominantly American Texians sought independence from Mexico, which governed the province at the time. Calling for a new Republic of Texas, the Texians took up armed conflict against the Mexican army starting in 1835. One of the campaign’s most pivotal moments occurred in February and March
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Allaire History
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About James P. Allaire and His Company
Marine steam engine builder and philanthropist James P. Allaire was one of the 19th century’s most fascinating individuals. From founding a completely self-sufficient community for his Howell Iron Works employees to producing over half of the marine engines in the United States, Allaire was constantly at the forefront of innovation. Unlike most historical figures from