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The Renter Who Became Famous

June 16th, 2010

George Washington is the father of the nation, but it’s this man’s name that is on the national historic site where Washington once lived and worked…

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Raising An Army at Harvard

June 15th, 2010

Today Harvard is recognized as one of the top universities in the world. In 1775, it became the home of men fighting for the cause of freedom…

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What Happened to the Loyalists?

June 14th, 2010

When the American revolution began, there were many living in the colonies that remained loyal to the king. In many cases, they fled the new nation and had their property commandeered by the patriots…

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Helping Rural Business Thrive in Developing Nations

October 19th, 2009

rootcapital2Willie Foote saw farmers and farmer cooperatives in developing nations often struggling to survive. What resulted was a vision turned non-profit organization that is making great strides in helping small rural businesses thrive…

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