by Jocko Morris | Dec 1, 2023 | Quick Reads
Few topics have sparked as much fascination and controversy as unidentified flying objects (UFOs). At the center of this intrigue stands Project Blue Book, a series of systematic studies conducted by the United States Air Force to investigate UFO sightings. The...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 30, 2023 | Quick Reads
One of the most enduring mysteries in American history is the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the New World. Established on Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina, the colony vanished without a trace, leaving behind a cryptic...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 29, 2023 | Quick Reads
During World War II, amidst the cacophony of traditional warfare, a unique American unit known as the “Ghost Army” operated in a realm of shadows and deception. Officially designated as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, this secretive unit’s...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 28, 2023 | Quick Reads
At the conclusion of World War II, the world was grappling not only with the aftermath of the conflict but also with the moral and ethical quandaries posed by the emerging Cold War landscape. One of the most contentious and morally ambiguous episodes of this period...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 28, 2023 | Quick Reads
On March 3, 1876, a seemingly ordinary day in the small community of Bath County, Kentucky, turned into one of the most bizarre episodes in American history. Residents witnessed something utterly out of the ordinary: meat raining from the sky. This event, known as the...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 27, 2023 | Quick Reads
When we think of border disputes and international conflicts, images of grand battles and political strife often come to mind. However, not all such conflicts fit this mold – some are as peculiar as they are significant. Among these stands the Pig War of 1859, a...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 22, 2023 | Quick Reads
In the annals of American political history, the 1980 presidential election is often remembered for the dramatic face-off between Republican Ronald Reagan and incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter. However, it also featured a significant third-party bid by John Anderson, a...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 22, 2023 | Quick Reads
Dueling, a practice often associated with notions of honor and chivalry, has a storied and complex history in the United States. While today the idea of dueling might seem antiquated, in the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a significant aspect of American social and...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 21, 2023 | Quick Reads
The Whig Party, now a footnote in American political history, was once a major political force. Emerging in the 1830s, the Whigs were a coalition opposed to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats. Their story is a fascinating glimpse into a period...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 21, 2023 | Quick Reads
The 20th century was a period of significant transformation in American history, marked by two world wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, civil rights movements, and rapid technological advancements. The elections during this period not only reflected these...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 20, 2023 | Quick Reads
The Republican Party, also known as the GOP (Grand Old Party), has played a pivotal role in American politics since its inception in the mid-19th century. Established in a period of national turmoil over slavery, the party has undergone significant transformations,...
by Jocko Morris | Nov 20, 2023 | Quick Reads
The Watergate scandal, a political storm that engulfed President Richard Nixon’s administration in the early 1970s, stands as one of the most significant events in American political history. Its far-reaching impacts reshaped not only the presidency and...
