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Your ringside seat to history - from the Ancient World to the present. History through the eyes of those who lived it, presented by Ibis Communications, Inc. a digital publisher of educational programming. New! The First Casualty of the Civil War, 1861 "He fell forward on the floor of the hall and expired instantly, only exclaiming 'My God.'" Col. Elmer Ellsworth becomes the first of thousands to die in the war between the states. Photo of the Week: Bikers, 1940 California bikers on a ride. Including: U-Boat Attack, 1917 Captured German footage of one of its submarines in action during World War I. The Hindenburg Explodes, 1937 The great German airship bursts into flames as it attempts to land at Lakehurst, NJ. The Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor, 1941 Captured Japanese footage taken from their aircraft during the attack. Many More >>> Join our Mailing List and we'll let you know when we make additions to the site. Simply E-Mail Us placing "Mailing List" in the subject heading. Our sole purpose is to keep you informed, we do not sell the list to any third party. Site User Survey - help us improve our website It Happened This Month: Transcontinental Railroad completed, 1869 It was a milestone in American history, unifying the country and reducing the travel time from one coast to the other from months to days. According to this eyewitness, the celebration in the Utah desert was a blast. The Bonus Army Invades Washington, 1932 "I was horrified to see plain evidence of hunger in their faces." In the depths of the Great Depression, an army of World War I veterans occupies America's capital. London Celebrates VE Day, 1945 "American sailors and laughing girls formed a conga line down the middle of Piccadilly." After six years of war, Londoners rejoice in victory. Including: Expedition to the North Pole, 1909 Robert E. Peary describes planting the American flag at the North Pole. D-Day, 1944 A radio reporter provides an eyewitness account of the Allied invasion of Europe Hiroshima, 1945 Col. Paul Tibbets describes dropping the A-Bomb on Hiroshima, 1945. Many More >>> Notable Quote: "Wisdom begins in wonder." Socrates Please Contact us with your comments, questions or suggestions. Privacy Statement  | Awards |  Advertising Information

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