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Hawker Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane

Hurricane Aces 1941-45, Andrew Thomas. This book covers the later career of the Hurricane, starting with its final months as a front line fighter in Britain in 1941 before moving on to look at its career in North Africa, the Mediterranean and over the jungles of Burma see more How to cite this article:Dugdale-Pointon, T.

A study argues that the rights and privileges of the Campaniform culture also included women

A study argues that the rights and privileges of the Campaniform culture also included women

The fight for real equality between men and women has gained more attention in the public and political debate since the massive demonstrations that on March 8, 2018, packed more than a few cities in demand for a greater commitment of the powers and society against sexist behaviors, gender violence and discrimination faced by women in areas such as work.

Avar Belt Mount

Avar Belt Mount

Avar Belt Mount, 8th century CE, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Battle of Mons, 23 August 1914

Battle of Mons, 23 August 1914

Battle of Mons, 23 August 1914The Battle of Mons, 23 August 1914, was part of the wider Battle of the Frontiers of France (First World War). It was the first battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force since its arrival in France during the second week of August. On 22 August the five divisions of the BEF (four infantry and one cavalry) reached the Mons-Condé canal and took up positions along twenty miles of the canal.

Lyndon Johnson Pressures Senator Hartke

Lyndon Johnson Pressures Senator Hartke

In a secretly recorded telephone conversation with Democratic Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana on January 23, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson pressures Hartke to vote for his excise tax bill, which is hung up in the Senate. On June 21, 1965, Johnson signed the Excise Tax Reduction Act into law.

'Red Scare' dominates American politics

'Red Scare' dominates American politics

As the presidential election of 1952 begins to heat up, so do accusations and counteraccusations concerning communism in America. The “Red Scare”—the widespread belief that international communism was operating in the United States—came to dominate much of the debate between Democrats and Republicans in 1952.


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