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Our collection of biographical and historical fiction short stories, quotes and photographs about U.S. History.

Snapshot Biographies

Snapshot Marian Anderson Biography

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

“When I sing, I don’t want them to see that my face is black. I don’t want them to see that my face is white. I want them to see my soul. And ...

historical fiction short stories

Battlefields Past

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

The sun hangs high over the horizon, casting an oppressive heat upon the men working diligently on the tracks. Amid the laborers stands Caleb, a Civil War veter...

Black and white historical photos

Pillsbury flour mill. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1939.

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

Loaders working at Pillsbury flour mill. Photograph taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1939. — Sources Vachon, John, photographer. Loaders at Pillsbury flou...

Quotes

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Quote

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

“I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present ...

Black and white historical photos

1924 Miss America winner, Ruth Malcolmson.

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

Photograph of 1924 Miss America winner, Miss Philadelphia – Ruth Malcolmson. — Notes Click here to view more historical black and white photographs....

historical fiction short stories

Resilience Under the Southern Sun

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

I’m Martha, age sixty-two, and still as spry as the Southern summer sun is hot. As I lean over my little wooden porch, the sun gracing my weathered face, ...

historical fiction short stories

Ballot of Change

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

November 2nd, 1920. The sun is just beginning to grace the horizon as Rosemary steps onto her porch. The morning air is brisk, a hint of winter’s approach...

historical fiction short stories

Whispers of the Free

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

The sky wears an endless expanse of blue as I pull the wool shawl tighter around my shoulders, bracing against the cool morning breeze. The sun is barely peekin...

Quotes

“It was the custom in the State of Maryland…

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

“It was the custom in the State of Maryland to require the free colored people to have what were called free papers. These instruments they were required ...

History

What is the history of sushi in the U.S.?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Historical Snapshots

Intro Sushi, a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice accompanying a variety of ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fr...

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