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This Week in History, November 18–22: Know about President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the launch of Kindle, and the assassination of John Kennedy

This Week in History, November 18–22: Know about President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the launch of Kindle, and the assassination of John Kennedy

Overview of the events of November 18–22.
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    Janny Scott discussing her book A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother (2011), touching on topics such as how the former president's parents met, the spurious “birther” claims about his country of origin, and his childhood experiences in Indonesia, among others.
    The Untold Story of Ann Dunham, Barack Obama's Mother
    The Untold Story of Ann Dunham, Barack Obama's Mother
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    It's the oldest mystery in colonial America.
    What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
    Illustration of two colonial men examining a tree with the word "CROATOAN" carved into it, with an inset showing a close-up of the carving.
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    The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, was a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
    What Does Bastille Day Celebrate?
    Black and white illustration of French revolutionaries storming the Bastille, with armed crowds, cannon, smoke, and the fortress gate in the background.