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Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts including the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.

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National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (April 9)

This day honors those veterans who have served their country while being held captive in enemy territory. The day also honors the family of the prisoners of war and their long and anxious wait to see their family again. Visit the collection.

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The Powder Magazine | Let's Go!

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The Powder Magazine | Let's Go!
Completed by 1713, The Powder Magazine is the oldest governmental building in South Carolina. This facility was used as an arsenal from 1713 - 1748 to defend the colony from the Spanish, French...
The Vietnam Experience 360 | Palmetto Scene

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The Vietnam Experience 360 | Palmetto Scene
Patriots Point brings the history of the Vietnam War to life in this fully immersive 2 ½ acre exhibit. Walk through the exhibit to experience the sights and sounds of the Vietnam Experience with this...
Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection
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"Orangeburg Courthouse" survived Sherman's march through South Carolina, sketched here for "Leslie's Illustrated Magazine" on February 13, 1865. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection
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This aerial view of Fort Moultrie was taken in 1980 after the fort had become a National Park and was restored to show the evolution of Atlantic coast defense fortifications from the Revolutionary War...
Juneteenth Celebration | Palmetto Scene A Hero's Welcome Home: The Vietnam Experience

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A Hero's Welcome Home: The Vietnam Experience
Patriots Point brings the history of the Vietnam War to life in this fully immersive 2 ½ acre exhibit called the Vietnam Experience. From viewing dog tags at the beginning of the exhibit, 895 South...
Map Of Taylor's Farm | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Map Of Taylor's Farm | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Map of Taylor's Farm, or the original survey plat of Columbia. Before the Revolution, the newly established settlements in the Upcountry of South Carolina did not have much voice in the government of...
SC Veteran Remembers the Vietnam War

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SC Veteran Remembers the Vietnam War
From June 1969 through June 1970, Army Specialist 5th Class Karl Naugle served in the Vietnam War. As an artillery surveyor, his job was to drop into an area and mark the location for support cannons...
Juneteenth Celebration | Palmetto Scene SC Veterans Recall Bob Hope and His Vietnam USO Shows

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SC Veterans Recall Bob Hope and His Vietnam USO Shows
Starting in World War II, Bob Hope began a tradition of visiting troops during the holiday season. The United Service Organization (USO) started sending Hollywood and radio entertainers to perform...
Belton Water Tower | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Belton Water Tower | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Belton, in Anderson County, is noted for its unusual standpipe or water tower. Here, the standpipe can be seen in the background of the Belton Square, around 1909. The town, like many other South...
Pat Conroy's

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Pat Conroy's "Literary Immortality" | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Cassandra King, and Pat Conroy’s brother, Tim, read letters from Pat Conroy. In the letters, Pat Conroy honors his mother, his friends from The Citadel who went to fight in Vietnam, and the love for...
When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy 14

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When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy
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The Civil War marked the beginning of the decline of rice in South Carolina. Although planters continued growing rice during the Civil War, Georgetown experienced an economic down-turn as a result of...
Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II 1

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Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, many veterans make the journey to France to remember the battle that took place. For the remaining veterans still alive, this...
A New Front, Part 9 9

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A New Front, Part 9
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B-24 gunner Lou Fowler's story continues.
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A New Front, Part 8
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After the victory in Italy, the next large-scale campaign would be “Operation Overlord”: a massive allied mobilization by the Americans and the British, to drive the Germans out of France. American...
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A New Front, Part 6
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With the majority of men off fighting the war overseas, women on the home-front had to step up to take on jobs that men would usually do. Most war machines and weapons, such as tanks, airplanes, and...
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A New Front, Part 5
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Also known as the Battle of Anzio, Operation Shingle was an allied amphibious campaign, under command of Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark, and Major General John P. Lucas. S.C. veterans remember the...