The Progressive Era In Depth

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Benedict Arnold was a heroic Patriot during the Revolutionary War but felt unappreciated and overlooked for his contributions, leading him to negotiate treason with the British in exchange for money and power.

The Cold War was a 45-year period when the Soviet Union and the United States repeatedly faced the threat of mutually-assured nuclear annihilation including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and numerous proxy wars.

The Acropolis of Athens consists of four hills atop the Attica plateau and has been occupied for thousands of years, destroyed during times of war, and rebuilt during times of Greek prosperity.

Dwight D. Eisenhower served in WWI and WWII, among other military engagements, before becoming President in 1953 with running mate Richard M. Nixon and serving two terms in office.

The clout of the elusive 27 Club includes famous artists and musicians who coincidentally died at the ripe age of 27. Members include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, and far too many more.

In the spring of 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant ordered five simultaneous offensives into the South, vying for the South’s largest industrial, logistical, and administrative center outside of Richmond, the Battle of Atlanta.

The Zoot Suit was a fashion trend to exaggerate movements and gyrations born during the Harlem Renaissance and quickly adopted by minority groups across the country, culminating in the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.