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Why did the world decide it needed one big organization to fight diseases?

After World War II ended in 1945, the world was in rough shape.

Last 7 days

How did one woman sitting down start a movement that changed America?

December 1, 1955

How did a canal help create a brand new country?

November 3, 1903

Can one short letter change the future of an entire region?

November 2, 1917

What happens when millions of people inside one country want to be free?

November 1, 1918

Why did the United States decide it needed a special school for its sailors?

October 10, 1845

Why doesn't the first European to reach America get more credit?

October 9, 1000

What was the last great battle ever fought with rowing ships?

October 8, 1571

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