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Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861.
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The Color Green is Camouflage to Ward Off Leprechauns?
Learn about why people wear the color green on St. Patrick's Day! - Image
Spanish Flu Pandemic First Sighted in U.S.
On March 11, 1918, the Spanish Flu virus was first reported in the United States. - Image
"Remember the Alamo!"
Learn about the Battle of the Alamo, and the South Carolinians who took part. - Image
Absolum Williams: Black Crewman of The Hunley
Learn about the lone Black crewman of the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley! - Image
Edgar Allan Poe's Ties to South Carolina
In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, learn about his ties to the Palmetto State! - Image
Apollo 8's Out of This World Christmas Present
A miraculous event occurring on Christmas Eve 1968 provided a much needed respite. - Image
Apollo 13: NASA's "Successful Failure"
Apollo 13 suffered an accident while en route to the moon, but safely returned to earth. - Image
The Unthinkable Happens to the "Unsinkable"
The RMS Titanic disaster remains arguably the worst maritime disaster in human history.
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.
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