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Hatchet, speakeasy help tell tale of Prohibition

Hatchet, speakeasy help tell tale of Prohibition

A hatchet used to bust up saloons, the verdict sheet from Al Capone's trial, and lawman Eliot Ness' sworn oath of office are among the more sobering artifacts in a new exhibit documenting the driest period in U.S. history.

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Vets preserve memories of war in their art

Vets preserve memories of war in their art

Every November, America honors its veterans with grand parades, speeches and tributes. But more than 350 veterans of Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan have turned to art to preserve more intimate and enduring memories of war, and more than 2,500 of their works have found a home at Chicago's National Veterans Art Museum.

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Remembering the Battle of Antietam

To discuss the Battle of Antietam, the first fought on northern soil in the Civil War, MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Morning Edition historian, Annette Atkins. Professor Atkins teaches history at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Yellowstone Park's first leader, from St. Paul to the Wild West

Yellowstone Park's first leader, from St. Paul to the Wild West

If Yellowstone is part of your summer travel plans, you may be interested to hear that a Minnesotan played a key role in creation of the country's first national park. Nathaniel Pitt Langford of St. Paul was Yellowstone's first superintendent. But he was much more than that.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. art exhibit explores US-Dakota War

A Minneapolis art gallery is opening an exhibit by Native American artists reflecting on the 150th anniversary of the US-Dakota War of 1862.

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Minnesota voices from the front lines of World War II

Minnesota voices from the front lines of World War II

From MPR's Minnesota Sounds and Voices series come two accounts from Minnesotans caring for the wounded during World War II. Dr. John Linner was a Navy doctor and served in battles at both Normandy and Okinawa. Bloomington resident Avis Schorer talks about her harrowing experience as an Army nurse during the invasion of Anzio in Italy.

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The story of Minnesota's protest tradition

The story of Minnesota's protest tradition

MPR News presents two interviews from our Minnesota Voices series on the history of political protest in Minnesota. The program begins with a remembrance of anti-war protester and civil rights activist Marv Davidof who died recently. Reporter Dan Olson also interviews historian Rhoda Gilman, who's out with a new book, "Stand Up: the Story of Minnesota's Protest Tradition."

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Little Crow was 'born to be a leader' in the Dakota War of 1862

Little Crow was 'born to be a leader' in the Dakota War of 1862

Cathy Wurzer talks with historian Annette Atkins about the role of Dakota Indian leader Little Crow in the Dakota War of 1862.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Dakota War, and Gov. Henry Sibley in retrospect

The Dakota War, and Gov. Henry Sibley in retrospect

As we head into the somber commemoration of the Dakota War this year, we thought it appropriate to call in historian Annette Atkins to help us learn more about Gov. Henry Sibley and his times, and the events that laid the groundwork for the war.
by Cathy Wurzer

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US Archives unveils Magna Carta after repairs

US Archives unveils Magna Carta after repairs

A 715-year old copy of Magna Carta will soon return to public view at the National Archives after a conservation effort removed old patches and repaired weak spots in the English declaration of human rights that inspired the United States' founding documents.

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