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History Detectives
Season 6, Episode 2
Season 6
Episode 2
Is this peculiar flag one that African-American soldiers marched under in the war to end all wars? Is this painting an original depiction of Native American life from one of the premiere painters of the American West? Was this building a safe haven for persecuted immigrants, or a hub for organized crime?
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A medal of high honor, pivotal women's voting rights campaign, and unsung cartoon heroes.
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A family diary of the Revolution, a 20s media fitness guru, and is Warhol art on the moon?
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A first in White House photography, a doll used to smuggle drugs, an early map of Florida.
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An angry poster from the violent 60s, reuniting a broken statue, and a heroine's basket.
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An internment camp cane, the spyglass that saw revolution and a rare gold rush relic.
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A WWII prototype drone, a war memento for Teddy Roosevelt and a letter from Clara Barton.
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A story of two Civil War letters, mystery aviation autographs & a 1950s black comic book.
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A spear from John Brown's raid, America's Siberian war and Ronald McDonald's first suit.
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Decoding a propaganda leaflet, the women behind Tiffany and a father's forgotten tribute.
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A WWII hero in Hawaii, the first shot of secession, and a stuntman who changed Hollywood.
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WB Cartoons; Galvez Papers; Mussolini's Dagger
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Chicago Clock; Universal Friends; War Dogs