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The History of the Independence Day Holiday
The Fourth of July commemorates colonial America’s declared independence from Great Britain. But, do you know how the Independence Day came to be a national holiday, and why it is held on July 4th?
What’s New in HeinOnline: June 2024 Content Release
Summer has officially begun and we’re back with another hot and hefty update to HeinOnline, including updates to more than 70 databases, adding more than 2.1 million pages. See what’s new below and don’t forget to check out our upcoming free webinar.
Free Webinar: All About HeinOnline’s Digital Services
For over fifty years, the Hein Company has been at the forefront of delivering top-notch documents to the research community, from reprinting to microfiche and now, with HeinOnline. Discover our comprehensive digital services in this 30-minute webinar!
A Brief Biography of Revolutionary Socialist Karl Marx
German philosopher and socialist Karl Marx had a profound impact on history, sociology, politics, and economics. His ideas and his writings, particularly The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, would inspire revolutions throughout the 20th century.
London’s Great Stink
London, 1858. Citizens suffer through a very disgusting, very smelly summer that, almost 170 years later, is still ominously remembered as the Great Stink.
Buffalo History: The Caroline Affair and International Law
In 1837, a rebellion in Canada and the destruction of an American steamship brought the United States and Great Britain to the brink of war.
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.
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