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Neither Washington or Lincoln mentioned the Mayflower or the Pilgrims in their Thanksgiving Proclamations. Why do themes of the "First Thanksgiving" now dominate the narrative surrounding American Thanksgiving?

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To what extent did the Vietnam War affect the Soviet-Sino Split?

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How common was it for American or British army personnel to see combat in both the European and Pacific Theaters of WW2?

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Joshua Chamberlain was offered a colonelcy in the Union Army but turned it down to "learn the business" and was commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel. What dictated the ranked offered to you coming into the army off the street? What was the thought process behind this commissioning system?

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In Netflix's Persuasion, multiple characters refer to Istanbul as Constantinople. Was this an error in the dialogue or would people in Austen's era call the city by that name?

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After the Boston Massacre John Adams defended the British soldiers involved. Why did the British authorities even allow that happen?

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The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (and other test ban treaties) seems to be a no brainer. What were the arguments at the time against them?

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The United States, a liberal market economy, occupied and helped rebuild both Germany and Japan who now have planned market economies. How did that happen?

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Every US President between Jackson and Lincoln served one term. Before and after that time frame most presidents served two terms. Why is that?

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To what extent, if at all, did Britian's royalty/aristocracy affect Britian's military performance in the Second World War.

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Neither Washington or Lincoln mentioned the Mayflower or the Pilgrims in their Thanksgiving Proclamations. Why do themes of the "First Thanksgiving" now dominate the narrative surrounding American Thanksgiving?	4	AskHistorians
To what extent did the Vietnam War affect the Soviet-Sino Split?	3	AskHistorians
How common was it for American or British army personnel to see combat in both the European and Pacific Theaters of WW2?	3	AskHistorians
Joshua Chamberlain was offered a colonelcy in the Union Army but turned it down to "learn the business" and was commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel. What dictated the ranked offered to you coming into the army off the street? What was the thought process behind this commissioning system?	3	AskHistorians
In Netflix's Persuasion, multiple characters refer to Istanbul as Constantinople. Was this an error in the dialogue or would people in Austen's era call the city by that name?	2	AskHistorians
After the Boston Massacre John Adams defended the British soldiers involved. Why did the British authorities even allow that happen?	2	AskHistorians
The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (and other test ban treaties) seems to be a no brainer. What were the arguments at the time against them?	1	AskHistorians
The United States, a liberal market economy, occupied and helped rebuild both Germany and Japan who now have planned market economies. How did that happen?	1	AskHistorians
Every US President between Jackson and Lincoln served one term. Before and after that time frame most presidents served two terms. Why is that?	1	AskHistorians
To what extent, if at all, did Britian's royalty/aristocracy affect Britian's military performance in the Second World War.	1	AskHistorians