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origin of the term “yankee”

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories historyTags 1850s, historyLeave a comment on origin of the term “yankee”

new years eve in new york city 1860

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories historyTags 1860s, history, new york cityLeave a comment on new years eve in new york city 1860

public transportation in america in 1860

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Categories history, travelTags 1860s, history, travelLeave a comment on public transportation in america in 1860

the greatest military duel of modern times

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, history, photographs, warLeave a comment on the greatest military duel of modern times

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