Melissa August

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Mike Pence and the History Behind the Jan. 6 Committee

Historians react to former VP Mike Pence's saying it would be "unprecedented in history" for him to summoned to speak before the Jan. 6 Committee

By Melissa August October 3, 2022

Children of Classic Christmas Movie Stars Share Memories of Their Parents' Beloved Films

The children of Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Natalie Wood, Judy Garland and more on special memories of their parents' classic holiday films

By Melissa August December 21, 2021

How Elkton Became the Marriage Capital of the East Coast

Elkton, Md., was one of the busiest "marriage mills" due to its geography and the lack of a waiting period

By Melissa August February 11, 2021

Charlie Brotman Talks to TIME About His 16th Inauguration

It marked his 16th time, for 11 different Presidents.

By Melissa August January 20, 2021

Playing Baseball During a Pandemic: What Happened in 1918

Boston Red Sox historian Gordon Edes called it “the most joyless World Series ever"

By Melissa August October 23, 2020

During the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the White House Stayed Silent

President Wilson never uttered a single public statement about the pandemic, which killed about 675,000 Americans

By Melissa August August 11, 2020
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