They look similar because both are raw, painful soldier letters from the front. But WWI trench letters and American Civil War letters came from very different wars.
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Why Native Americans Died, But Europeans Didn’t
Why did European diseases devastate Native Americans, while Native diseases barely affected Europeans? A deep look at germs, animals, and history.
Historical Photos Of The Wild Wild West
Nowadays we take the ability to take a photo for granted, considering there are cameras everywhere … Historical Photos Of The Wild Wild WestRead more
How Women Finally Gained the Right to Vote
Up until the Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, women were unable to vote. After decades … How Women Finally Gained the Right to VoteRead more
Meet The Woman Who Exposed Mental Hospitals In The 19th Century
Go back a couple hundred years and you will find a health service that is worlds … Meet The Woman Who Exposed Mental Hospitals In The 19th CenturyRead more
Then & Now: 25 Hollywood Actresses From The 1960’s
Those of us that are big time movie buffs have had the privilege of watching certain … Then & Now: 25 Hollywood Actresses From The 1960’sRead more
5 True Stories From The Lost Colony Of Roanoke
The lost Roanoke colony is perhaps one of the biggest mysteries that still troubles modern day … 5 True Stories From The Lost Colony Of RoanokeRead more
Dolley Madison: One of the Most Loved First Ladies
Dolley Payne Todd Madison remains one of the most notable First Ladies of the United States, … Dolley Madison: One of the Most Loved First LadiesRead more
The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)
Lafayette, now imprisoned by the Austrians, was kept in Nivelles, now a municipality in Belgium. Along … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)Read more
Mum Bett vs. Dred Scott: Two Very Different Freedom Lawsuits
They both sued for freedom, but Mum Bett helped kill slavery in Massachusetts while Dred Scott helped entrench it nationwide. Here’s how and why they differed.