The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992
The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992

Author: Thomas Henshaw

Publisher: Academic Learning Company LLC

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780832905032

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Photographs and text present the history of the Winchester firearm, including their rifles, shotguns and revolvers beginning in 1866 to 1992.

Remaking America
Remaking America

Author: John Bodnar

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-07-21

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0691216185

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In a compelling inquiry into public events ranging from the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through ethnic community fairs to pioneer celebrations, John Bodnar explores the stories, ideas, and symbols behind American commemorations over the last century. Such forms of historical consciousness, he argues, do not necessarily preserve the past but rather address serious political matters in the present.

DeKalb
DeKalb

Author: Jo Fredell Higgins

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004-06-16

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439614962

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DeKalb was originally known as Huntley's Grove, named after Russell Huntley, an early settler who was one of its founders. The area had also been known as Buena Vista and DeKalb Center, before settling on the name DeKalb in 1881. The name was derived from Baron Johann DeKalb (1721-1780), a German soldier who served under Washington at Valley Forge and died a Revolutionary War hero. Three august DeKalb men are credited with the invention of barbed wire and began manufacturing it in 1873. Today DeKalb is a world leader in hybrid seed development and genetic research, as well as the home of Northern Illinois University.