Tag: History
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The Perils of Pacifism: Quakers in The American Revolution
The Quakers in America are often a forgotten group. When they are remembered, it is for a commercialized version of their people that sells oatmeal. The truth is they were vital in the formation of the colonies and early America. They were critical figures in forming New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They were pioneers of…
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Why I Wrote It: The Federal Reserve of J.P. Morgan
**Why I wrote it is a series in which I explain interesting things about the topic I chose or why it matters that people know this history. Please see the story being referenced here. I understand that to most people, economic history is a boring subject. It combines two topics they often tried to avoid…
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The Federal Reserve of J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan is a well-known American figure. He founded J.P. Morgan & Co. in the 19th Century and even today it remains one of the most powerful banking institutions in the world. To some, he is an example of the worst type of greed and corruption that can befall the American economic system, but to…
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Welcome to Here for History!
Welcome! Thanks for checking out my history blog. Here is a little bit about the blog and what you can expect. So first, what is history? To me, it’s a passion and something I love. A topic I hope to be involved with for the rest of my life. To some, it is an exciting…
Here For History 