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How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America’s National Toy
In 1909, wealthy widow Susie W. Allgood marketed a plush marsupial inspired by President William Howard Taft. But children ...
Protesters gather at William Howard Taft National Historic Site to protest DOGE federal workforce cuts
Protests occurred at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site over the weekend. The protests come as part of a larger coordinated national protest that was seen on Saturday over the firing of ...
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Howard Dorre
Howard Dorre is a Los Angeles-based writer and project manager. He produces and co-hosts the history podcast "Plodding ...
Meet the Teacher of the Month: William Howard
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Investigation into 8-year-old fatal shooting in west Columbus at an impasse
Columbus police are seeking evidence and information in a fatal West Side shooting from eight years ago. Investigators say ...
Arkansas Postcard Past: U.S.S. Arkansas in 1912
The state's name-sake battleship had been commissioned only the month before and was receiving a visit in October by ...
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Closures, security checkpoints in place on William Howard Taft Road this weekend
Closures, security checkpoints in place on William Howard Taft Road this weekend Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault trial NFL News: Two Super Bowl ...
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Crash reportedly blocking William Howard Taft Road in Corryville
A crash was reported on William Howard Taft Road in Corryville Thursday afternoon. It is reportedly blocking traffic near Highland Avenue. Alternate routes are advised. Sign up for our Newsletters ...