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These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

This Month in History with Explore Jax Core

This Month in History with Explore Jax Core

On this day in history, March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan marries Nancy Davis in church ceremony

It was an American love story: Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis married on this day in history, March 4, 1952. The two met in Hollywood and later became the president and first lady.

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How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

How did Black History Month come to be?

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

Today in History for January 23rd

Highlights of Today in History: Accord reached in Vietnam; North Korea seizes the U.S.S. Pueblo; TV mini-series 'Roots' begins airing on ABC; Bob Keeshan and Johnny Carson die.

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Raise your hand, honor the Mitten State with this quiz on all things Michigan

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

Pearl Harbor Day: Photos of damage still resonate, eight decades later

Tuesday marks the anniversary of one of the most significant days in U.S. and world history, a day that still lives in infamy, 80 years later.

56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

‘It’s a piece of history’: Springfield home designed by architect Henry Klutho is on the market

A Jacksonville home designed by architect Henry John Klutho is now for sale.

United Way volunteers restore historic Eastside building on annual ‘Day of Action’

Volunteers with United Way of Northeast Florida are giving back to Jacksonville's historic Eastside neighborhood by sprucing up the former office building of Dr. Charles McIntosh, the city's first Black pediatrician.

Historic ‘Old Stanton’ High School to be renovated

An iconic downtown Jacksonville landmark that’s currently boarded up is about to get a makeover.

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride.

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Commonwealth: Leadership row ahead of leaders' summit

In an exclusive interview, Jamaica's foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith denies being a proxy candidate for the UK government.

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Why Do We Have Federal Holidays?

A brief history of U.S. holiday observations.

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In case you missed it: Jax200 Bold City Bicentennial

Take a trip back in time to look at the City of Jacksonville's history ahead of it's 200th birthday.

NAS Jacksonville: Amid world conflict, base trained generation of Navy pilots for battle

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the largest Naval base in the Southeast region and the third-largest in the United States.

Jacksonville’s historic role in the founding of Southern rock

Their names are world-famous: Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet. Not as well known, however, is that those bands are among several who together pioneered a new kind of music nearly 60 years ago in Jacksonville. As the city celebrates its bicentennial, Southern rock endures and still thrives today.

Jacksonville councilman proposes outside help to steer monument talks

The future of Jacksonville’s confederate monuments will again be a topic discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

Marineland Dolphin Adventure has a new look

How much do you know about Marineland Dolphin Adventure? A visit to this hotspot is like diving into a rich chapter of Florida history.

Blast from the past: Jacksonville Historical Society celebrates city’s 200th anniversary with old photos

The Jacksonville Historical Society is celebrating the city’s bicentennial with photos and information from the archives on Jacksonville’s past.

These old Titanic photos show just how much has changed since April 1912

Each year on April 15 marks another Titanic Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost when the famed ship sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters back in 1912.

How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?

March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

A closer look at the women who’ve served on the Supreme Court

In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement in January, President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to be his replacement.

Quiz: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

These legendary women paved the way for girls in science

Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

Black History in the River City

With so much history discussed about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, there are plenty of nuggets connected to Black History that many don’t know about. Rance hit the archives to dig up a few interviews about the notable history of the River City and the First City. A deeper dive into the history is in the works. Consider this an appetizer.

The deaths we’ve decided to accept

More people have died of covid than have been murdered in the United States since 1976.

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Marriage, Throughout Human History

This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.

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Marriage, Throughout Human History

This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.

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Before the Pilgrims, first Thanksgiving celebrated in St. Augustine

According to historians and archaeologists at the Florida Museum of Natural History: the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving came more than 50 years after Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and 800 soldiers, sailors and settlers joined local Native Americans in a feast that followed a Mass of Thanksgiving,

7 things everyone should know about Veterans Day

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Cardiff museum takes down slave owner Thomas Picton's portrait

Sir Thomas Picton's painting had been on almost continuous display for more than 100 years.

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Statue of Christopher Columbus in Mexico City to be replaced by indigenous female figure

The mayor said it was time for a change of landscape and to make way for a monument that delivered “social justice."

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904 Day: Facts about Jacksonville you might not know

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

22 restored cannons return to Castillo de San Marcos

The first of 22 historic cannons will be returned to the Castillo de San Marcos on Monday after extensive restoration at Texas A&M University.

As Afghans scramble to escape the Taliban, Fox News hosts lean into anti-refugee rhetoric

On Fox News, the idea of clearing a path for asylum seekers to come stateside rankled some television hosts.

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For a New Global Climate Deal, All Eyes Are on COP26

The United Nations has convened world leaders many times before to discuss climate change, dating to the 1990s. The next meeting, scheduled for November in Glasgow, may be the most important ever. U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, says COP26 will be the last chance for the world to avoid climate disaster.

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Mexico to bury archeological find because of virus costs

The costs of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic have forced Mexican archaeologists to re-bury a unusual find that combined colonial and pre-Hispanic features. The National Institute of Anthropogy and History had announced in 2009 that it found a flood control tunnel on the outskirts of Mexico City that had Spanish construction techniques but carved Aztec symbols embedded in it. It replaced an earlier Aztec flood-control system built in the 1400s to protect Mexico City, then an island surrounded by shallow lakes, against periodic floods.

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5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in

When we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.

National Science Foundation awards $20 million to digitize history

The National Science Foundation has awarded iDigBio nearly $20 million to continue digitizing national history collections nationwide.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

Facts about Jacksonville you might not know

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.

A lot has changed since the 1960s. And the world can change quickly, too. If there has ever been a time when that is clear, it’s now.

Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.

47 percent of GOP prefers changing election laws to improving Republican message

The poll, while imperfect, shows just why the GOP has chosen its current course.

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“The War on Nostalgia”

For The Atlantic’s June issue, Clint Smith asks what it will take to end the myth of the Lost Cause

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Book review of Do Not Disturb: The Story of a Political Murder and an African Regime Gone Bad by Michela Wrong

President Paul Kagame’s legitimacy is built on myths, argues Michela Wrong.

washingtonpost.com

The history of the "one drop" rule and how it impacts Americans today

The history of the "one drop" rule and how it impacts Americans today The new book "One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race," by author and activist Yaba Blay, Ph.D, explores racial identity and the constructs that were created in the United States. Blay joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the history of the rule and its impact today.

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Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to spring forward

It’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.

What does Black History Month mean to you? We asked, you answered

We’ve been asking what Black History Month means to you. And we received a variety of answers, and thought we’d highlight some of the responses.

‘The Harlem of the South,’ other glimpses of Jacksonville’s past

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of Black History Month, News4Jax has shared local stories about the Civil Rights movement, segregation, Black leaders and Black-owned businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Black history is all of our history, and News4Jax is committed to bringing you stories about our diverse communities beyond February. You might not know the area was once its own city and was a very prosperous area for members of Jacksonville’s African-American community. “A lot goes into teaching Black history. “That Black history is American history.

History behind the lost Columbian Harmony Cemetery

History behind the lost Columbian Harmony Cemetery For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C. was the resting place for 37,000 Black residents. When that cemetery was sold 60 years ago, the headstones were all sold or given away as scrap. Chip Reid spoke to Virginia State Senator Richard Stuart and his wife Lisa, who vowed to help restore the dignity of the cemetery's residents after 55 of those headstones – and potentially thousands more – ended up in the water near their new farm on the Potomac River.

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Fritz was ritz as pioneer for Black football players

Fritz Pollard blazed a lot of trails for black football players.

How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails it

Did you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?

10 things you didn’t know about our country’s past presidents

Here are some fun facts about 10 U.S. presidents.

No mailing it in: Black female battalion remembered as heroes for unique World War II task

Now this is a group of brave, selfless and hardworking women.

Black History Month: These powerful photos show social movements throughout the years

Black History Month is held every year to celebrate the achievements by African-Americans.

Test your knowledge with this quiz, in honor of Black History Month

February is now underway, and with that comes Black History Month.

Tell us: What does Black History Month mean to you?

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

Kick off your boots and take this #NationalTexasDay quiz

Think you are the expert on the great state of Texas? Try your hand at this quiz for National Texas Day.

How are Republicans grappling with a post-Trump Washington?

The history of the filibuster — and how it's been used over the years

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31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history

Harriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

How these dinner conversations turned Thurgood Marshall into an icon

As it turns out, random dinner conversations in a Baltimore kitchen led to a significant piece of U.S. history.

History will be made at Super Bowl LV

History will be made at Super Bowl LV Super Bowl 55 is set between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, and it's already making history.

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Test your knowledge with this Inauguration Quiz

Flags are placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A history of the America's Cup

The most storied of sailing races, the America's Cup, first run in 1851, has seen countless changes over the years. Charles Osgood offers a look back at the winning boats and new designs in competitive yachting.

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This Day In History: Ford Taurus Debuts

The Ford Taurus debuted in 1986. The car would go on to be one of Ford's best-selling cars but it wasn't without controversy. CBSN looks back at the debut in the series, "The Way it Was."

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Becky Hammon, first female NBA coach, earns respect

History was made in the NBA this month when Becky Hammon was named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs summer league team

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Looking back at Lady Liberty's history

It's been 130 years since the first pieces of the Statue of Liberty landed in New York. Take a look back at the history of the iconic landmark in New York Harbor. CBS News' Jeff Glor tours the statue.

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History is remade in France

In 1780, a 32-gun frigate named Hermione left France for America, with good news for the colonists rebelling against Great Britain. On Saturday, a replica of the ship set sail on a similar course. Mark Philips reports.

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The history of the penny

Nancy Giles dives into the history of our smallest-denomination coin, and hears voices for and against dumping the penny.

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Obama honors the turbulent history of Selma, Alabama

Obama honors the turbulent history of Selma, Alabama “It was not a clash of armies, but a clash of wills; a contest to determine the meaning of America,” President Barack Obama said at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."

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The history of Shake Shack

The history of Shake Shack In honor of the burger chain's Wall Street IPO, CBSN put together a timeline of Shake Shack's history.

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The history of Hermes

The history of Hermes Rita Braver travels to the epicenter of the fashion world, Paris, for a behind-the-scenes look at the 180-year history of Hermes.

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The history of the Christmas wreath

The history of the Christmas wreath The evergreen wreath has been a symbol of Christmas for centuries, but its origin remains uncertain. Now wreaths are available in just about any material imaginable. Charles Osgood reports.

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