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It’s a Colorful Life: Colorizing Black and White Movies
Do you watch the black and white or colorized version of It’s a Wonderful Life every Christmas? Why is there a colorized version—and should there be?
Eugene Debs, the Espionage Act, and the Election of 1920
Near the end of World War I, Eugene Debs delivered an anti-war speech in Ohio. Two weeks later, he was arrested and imprisoned for his words. In 1920, he ran for president from his prison cell, ultimately waging the most successful campaign by a socialist candidate in American history.
The Ratification of the Bill of Rights
December 15 marks Bill of Rights Day, commemorating the 1791 ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights. However, crafting a Bill of Rights was highly controversial at the time.
Sandra Day O’Connor: The First Woman to Serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor passed away at the age of 93. Known as the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, she held the balance of power on the court for almost two decades and was well-known for her meticulously researched viewpoints.
The 12 Bizarre Laws of Christmas
The holiday season is chockful of some strange laws, so if you don’t want to be spending your gift money on fines or your cookie-baking time in jail, you might want to pay attention to the following rules that govern the holiday season.
HeinOnline’s State Constitutions Illustrated: December 2023 Update
A year ago we updated researchers on new material that was added to State Constitutions Illustrated. Since December 2022, 73 additional current documents have been added to 27 states. All states are up to date as of the elections of November 7, 2023.
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Legacy of the Wright Brothers
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Lavender Scare
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Secrets of the Serial Set: Constructing the Panama Canal
Secrets of the Serial Set: Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
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