John Wilkes Booth was shot and killed this day, April 26, 1865, ending the most comprehensive manhunt in U.S. history. James Swanson tells the story of Booth’s preparation and planning, the assassination of Lincoln, Booth’s escape from Ford theater, and his nearly two weeks on the run. Swanson dispels the […]
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This interesting article from the NYT compares and contrasts the safety and business practices of the Upper Big Branch Mine with those of the nearby E3-1 Mine, run by TECO Coal Corporation. While the details on the culture and practice of mine safety are of technical interest, of greater interest […]