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James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson, oil on canvas portrait by Charles Willson Peale, 1797.
Independence National Historical Park Collection, Philadelphia.
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Mark, Karen, Joshua & James
From left to right: Mark Cartwright, Karen Barrett-Wilt, Joshua Mark, James Blake Wiener. Pictured in Wicklow, Ireland, 2015.
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James Covey, Interpreter in Amistad Case
James Covey, interpreter in the Amistad case, illustration from page 9 of A History of the Amistad Captives by John Warner Barber, 1840.
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Commodore James Barron
Portrait of American Commodore James Barron (1768-1851), who commanded the USS Chesapeake during the Chesapeake-Leopard affair and later served in the War of 1812. He is also known for mortally wounding American naval hero Stephen Decatur...
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James IV of Scotland: Stories from Scotland's Past
James IV of Scotland Stories from Scotland's past. King James IV of Scotland was the last king to die on the battlefield in Britain. He was the last in a long line of rulers, particularly from Scotland, to meet their end in such a manner...
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat, often regarded as a Founding Father of the United States. He rose to prominence as editor of The Pennsylvania Gazette and author of Poor Richard's...
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Jamestown Colony of Virginia
The Jamestown Colony in Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in North America founded in 1607. It was the third attempt of the Virginia Company of London to establish a permanent trade center in the Americas following the failures...
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, towering atop Castle Rock, has served Scotland for centuries, at one time or another acting as a fortress, royal residence, seat of government, armoury, and prison. The scene of countless sieges, royal births and deaths...
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American Heroes: James Bowie Biography | Texas Legend & Alamo
In this comprehensive video, American Heroes: James 'Jim' Bowie Biography & Historical Documentary, we dive deep into the life and legacy of James Bowie, the iconic frontiersman and legendary hero of Texas history. Part of the "American Heroes"...
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Rome: Strategy of Empire with James Lacey
Join World History Encyclopedia as they sit down with author and historian James Lacey to chat all about Rome: Strategy of Empire, the first work to lay out Roman strategic thinking from its start under Augustus until its final demise in...