American History Archives - Page 2 of 45 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • September 18, 2024

    The Great Depression In-Depth

    The Great Depression was a national worst hard time for many Americans, from the Stock Market Crash of 1929 until the outbreak of World War Two.

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  • Family in despair seeking employment during Great Depression
  • September 16, 2024

    Coffee’s Impact on the Civil War

    During the Civil War, coffee became a vital morale booster and source of energy for soldiers. Union and Confederate troops relied on coffee rations, fostering camaraderie and offering comfort in dire conditions. Its scarcity often led to substitutes, while the demand for coffee spurred supply routes, influencing logistics and trade. Overall, coffee played a significant, albeit understated, role in wartime life.

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  • Civil war camp enjoys coffee
  • September 5, 2024

    San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

    The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 struck on April 18, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale. It caused widespread destruction and ignited massive fires, leading to significant loss of life and property. Approximately 3,000 people died, and over 80% of the city was devastated, prompting extensive rebuilding efforts.

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  • San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
  • August 21, 2024

    American 1990s

    The 1990s in America were marked by significant technological, economic, and cultural shifts. The decade saw the rise of the internet, a robust economic expansion, and the end of the Cold War. It was also a period of political scandals and the emergence of grunge and hip-hop music.

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  • Collage of the American 1990s including gameboy and blockbuster video.
  • August 19, 2024

    The Seven Days’ Battle

    The Seven Days Battle, fought from June 25 to July 1, 1862, near Richmond, Virginia, was a series of six major engagements during the American Civil War. It ended with Confederate General Robert E. Lee thwarting Union General George B. McClellan’s plan to capture Richmond, forcing his retreat.

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  • Seven Days' Battle
  • August 15, 2024

    From The Louisiana Purchase to the Oregon Trail

    From the 1803 Louisiana Purchase to the height of the Oregon Trail in the 1840s, America underwent a transformative period of westward expansion. Fueled by Manifest Destiny, pioneers ventured into uncharted territories, facing harsh conditions and Native resistance, ultimately extending U.S. borders to the Pacific and reshaping the nation’s identity.

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  • Louisiana Purchase to the Oregon Trail
  • July 11, 2024

    The Tragedies of Mary & Abraham Lincoln

    Explore the profound personal losses and public challenges faced by Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln. From individual to shared sorrows, including the death of their children and Lincoln’s assassination, highlighting the resilience and enduring grief in their lives.

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  • Tragedies of Mary & Abraham Lincoln