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The Prototype of the First U.S. Dollar Coins Has Gone Up For Auction

A piece of copper struck by the United States Mint in Philadelphia in 1794 that served as a prototype for the first U.S. dollar coins has gone up for auction…

By Danyl Smolych April 25, 2021

Stone Mountain Park Refuses to Grant a Permit For a Confederate Event

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has refused the Sons of Confederate Veterans’ request for a meeting permission to hold their annual Confederate Memorial Day service at Stone Mountain Park near…

By Danyl Smolych April 15, 2021

Stone Mountain Park refuses to grant a permit for a Confederate event

Vandals Deface Ancient Petroglyphs in the Mountains of North Georgia

Federal investigators are looking for vandals who defaced ancient petroglyphs in the north Georgia mountains. The site is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, about 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. Archaeologist…

By Danyl Smolych April 10, 2021

Vandals deface ancient petroglyphs in the mountains of north Georgia

Colorado State Considering to Ban Native American Mascots

Colorado legislators are discussing a proposal that would prohibit Native American mascots from being used in public schools and universities. This is part of a national movement for social equity…

By Danyl Smolych April 2, 2021

Colorado is the latest state to consider a ban on Native American mascots

Charlottesville Can Take Down Two Statues of Confederate Generals

Virginia’s highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can demolish two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee, which was the central focus of a…

By Danyl Smolych April 2, 2021