Library of Congress

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Library of Congress

Continuing our celebration of National Library Week, Dr. Deaton discusses the history of America’s premier national library, established more than 220 years ago.

The Polio Vaccine

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The Polio Vaccine

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks back at the devastating polio epidemic of the 20th century and the Salk vaccine, first field tested more than 65 years ago, that eventually eradicated the virus.

The Fall of the Third Reich

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The Fall of the Third Reich

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks back more than 75 years ago to events in April 1945, including Hitler’s death and the end of World War II in Europe.

Christopher Morley

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Christopher Morley

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton remembers the life and works of the one of his favorite writers, Christopher Morley, born more than 130 years ago.

Hurricane Sherman Arrives in Georgia

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Hurricane Sherman Arrives in Georgia

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton discusses General William Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, which began almost 160 years ago in May 1864, and led to the fall of Atlanta, Lincoln’s re-election, the March to the Sea, and the end of the Confederacy.

I Can’t Get No Satisfaction

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I Can’t Get No Satisfaction

This Dispatch examines the birth of one of rock’s greatest hits, recorded by the Rolling Stones more than 55 years ago in 1965.

Button Gwinnett

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Button Gwinnett

This Dispatch looks at the life, death, and historical after-life of this controversial Georgia figure and Declaration of Independence signer, who fought Georgia’s most famous duel 243 years ago this week.

The Class of 2020

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The Class of 2020

This Dispatch is a special edition dedicated to the Class of 2020: a “commencement address” from Dr. Deaton followed by a short tribute featuring some of the members of this extraordinary group, graduating under extraordinary circumstances. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Smallpox

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Smallpox

This Dispatch looks at one of the most hideous and deadly diseases in human history that killed hundreds of millions–and its complete eradication in the 20th century.

A Nation of Free Men & Women

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A Nation of Free Men & Women

This Dispatch looks at the long history of protest and civil unrest, peaceful and violent, in American history, from the colonial period through the present.