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Mel Reid is an African American civil war reenactor with the Massachusetts 54th Company B.

What Was It Like to Be Black in the Civil War?

Growing numbers of reenactors keep stories alive. Watch

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Return to Heart Mountain - Discover the incredible story of Heart Mountain and its transformation from internment camp to learning center.

Return to Heart Mountain

Japanese-Americans interned during World War II reunite at their former camp. Watch

Ed Wentzlaff was aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941

Pearl Harbor: On Deck at the Start of WWII

Ed Wentzlaff was aboard the USS 'Arizona' 70 years ago. read

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5 Myths About Old Glory

We the people love and honor the American flag but haven't mastered its whole truth. read

Tom Brokaw, Interview reveals why the American Dream no longer holds true

Tom Brokaw on 'The Time of Our Lives'

The veteran broadcaster weighs in on Social Security, Medicare, being a grandparent and news today. read

Once Upon a Car

Once Upon a Car details the story of the American auto industry’s epic fight for survival. Listen

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Martin Luther King Jr. — All About the Great Civil Rights Leader

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Test Your Space Savvy

See how much you know about America’s presence in outer space. Do

Ethel Percy Andrus and Jane Addams

The Addams-AARP Connection

Hear the story of Ethel Percy Andrus, who applied Jane Addams' message of social change when founding AARP. Listen

Dog Collar and Lead, decorated with Dickin Medal; PDSA Allied Forces Mascot Medal; Star Dog of Whitehaven Medal; Red Cross Fundraising Medal Maker unknown United Kingdom, c. 1940-1945

Military Medals

A gallery featuring some of the most most beautiful and unique decorations in military history. Watch

10 Great Presidential Destinations

Learn about Washington, Jefferson, Reagan and other U.S. leaders at these unique landmarks. read

Election 2012 Updates

Latest Delegate Count

Updated: February 1, 2012

Republican (1,144 needed to win)

Mitt Romney 69
Newt Gingrich 23
Rick Santorum 13
Ron Paul   3
Jon Huntsman   2

Democratic (1,214 needed to win)

Barack Obama 0

Delegate counts provided by the Associated Press

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