Klondike Gold RushThe Klondike Gold Rush was a period of intense gold mining activity in the Yukon Territory of northwestern Canada, following the discovery of gold in the Klondike region in 1896. The gold rush attracted tens of thousands of prospectors, leading to a rapid population boom in the region and the establishment of the… Read More
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The Cross of Gold SpeechDelivered by William Jennings Bryan, at the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago on July 9, 1896.I would be presumptuous, indeed, to present myself against the distinguished gentlemen to whom you have listened if this were but a measuring of ability; but this is not a contest among persons. The humblest citizen… Read More
Rufus Buck GangJuly 6th is the anniversary of the hanging of the Rufus Buck Gang- four black and Indian teens who tried to singlehandedly, violently halt the expansion of the burgeoning United States. You’ve never heard of them, but they stand among the most notorious and politically significant outlaws of the Old West.The famous “Hanging… Read More