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3 Oct 2018 — Hernando de Soto was born in either Badajoz or Barcorrata, Estremadura, Spain, around 1496 to a noble, yet impoverished family.

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Before the war, Servel was best known for their refrigerators. By 1941, they had made and sold over 2 million of them. On April 30, 1942 the ...

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Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) known as "The Liberator" fought in more than 200 battles against the Spanish in the fight for South American independence.

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29 Apr 2020 — The largest obstacle would prove to be De Soto's old mentor Pedrarias, who would stand firm on his decision to not allow the expedition. De ...

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5 Dec 2024 — Juneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom.

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In 1539, Hernando de Soto, a veteran of Spanish conquest in Peru, landed on the Florida coast with a fleet of vessels, a contingent of 600 men, 300 horses, ...2 pages

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José de San Martín (1778–1850) was one of the fathers of South American independence and sought the creation of an alliance of nations in South America.

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Discover America's stories. Plan your visit and explore the diverse landscapes, national parks, and cultural treasures managed by the National Park Service.

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The Museum is intended for all citizens of the Borderland to learn about main focuses of the region that include the Aridoamérica and Paquime, pre-Columbian ...

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De Soto never came across fortune throughout his voyage, but historians credit him with the European discovery of the Mississippi River.

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A circa 1935 Servel gas refrigerator. Collection of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, Gift of Charles Daum (1993.032.0002). The ...

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is pleased to announce the commemoration of the 210th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans.

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Hernando de Soto, a veteran of Spanish conquest in Peru, landed on the Florida coast with a fleet of vessels, a contingent of 600 men, 300 horses, a herd of ...

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