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1648: This Page Intentionally Left Blank

The English Civil War began in 1642, pitting King Charles I against the English and Scottish parliaments. The King’s army initially held the upper hand, but after 1644 the rebellious Roundheads, under the command of Oliver Cromwell, began to gain … Continue reading

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1935: Archive

Undated photo of War Department records in the White House garage. Prior to the establishment of the National Archives in 1934, “federal records were kept in various basements, attics, abandoned buildings, and other storage places with little security or concern … Continue reading

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