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After his shooting, a hospitalized Wallace holds up a newspaper touting his victories in the Maryland and Michigan Democratic presidential primaries.

How a Failed Assassination Attempt Pushed George Wallace to Reconsider His Segregationist Views

Fifty years ago, a fame-seeker shot the polarizing politician five times, paralyzing him from the waist down.

by Diane Bernard via Smithsonian on May 12, 2022

A photograph of researcher Andrew Moyer in a USDA lab, looking at lab flasks.

Penicillin: How a Miracle Drug Changed the Fight Against Infection During World War II

Before antibiotics, a scratch or blister could lead to death. Who knew this all could change with a little mold?

by Diane Bernard via Retropolis on July 11, 2020

Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.

The Creator of Mount Rushmore’s Forgotten Ties to White Supremacy

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum was deeply involved with the Ku Klux Klan while designing the Confederate memorial at Stone Mountain, Ga.

by Diane Bernard via Retropolis on July 2, 2020

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