Arnold Palmer is considered one of the greatest professional golf players of all time, having made a huge impact on the public image of the sport. Golf was a sport that until Palmer’s time was considered only a pastime for the upper class to enjoy. However, Palmer helped to change this perception and made golf […]
History As It Happened
At Advantage we recognize that to truly understand history we must see the events through the lens of the men and women that lived in it, and read about it in their words.
There are hundreds of Community History Archives made available by our community partners from across the United States, offering free access to millions of images containing the local history that was printed in the newspapers and other records, books, or documents of the day. These pages, when stitched together, tell the story of the people, places, and events that shaped the community, the nation, and the world.
Exploring this unvarnished and unrevised “first draft of history” is not just about the past but also our present and our future.
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 16th – September 22nd
On September 18, 2017, Hurricane Maria continued to grow in severity as it headed towards the US Territory of Puerto Rico. The island’s Public Safety Commissioner was quoted in the Moultrie Observer as warning those in the path of the hurricane that they had to evacuate, or else they would die. That day, it reached […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 9th – September 15th
The events that happened on September 11th, 2001, left a lasting mark on the history of America. This day sparked international conflict, cost American lives, and, through the rubble of this disaster, united the people of the United States in a way they had never before been. In the early morning hours of September 11th, […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History August 12th – August 18th
On August 14th, 2003, an alarm system glitch led to a region-wide blackout. Stretching from Canada to the northeast US, millions of people were left without power. In some places, it only took 2 hours to get power back, but in others, it took 2 days. Almost 100 deaths were caused by the indirect effects […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History August 5th – August 11th
The Curiosity Rover was a part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission. It landed on Mars on August 6th, 2012, and began its journey around the red planet. The rover was car-sized, bigger than many of us imagined it to be. The job of curiosity was to survey the climate, surface, and geology of Mars. […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 29th – August 4th
On July 29th, 2005, NASA formally announced a discovery that had the potential to completely change our understanding of the galaxy we live in. The Planet Eris was discovered in January of 2005, but not announced until late July of the same year. The planet was similar in size to Pluto, and scientists began to […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 22nd – July 28th
Amy Winehouse was a singer-songwriter who made a name for herself in the music industry. What set Amy Winehouse apart from everyone else was her unique voice and how her music combined multiple genres. Some styles she took inspiration from include jazz, soul, and blues. While Amy Winehouse only released two studio albums, she has […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 15th – July 21st
One of the most famous attractions in Chicago, Illinois is Millenium Park. But how many people know the story behind this iconic location? The idea of building a park to replace the Illinois Central Railroad Lines that occupied the area began back in 1977. Nothing came to fruition until Richard Daley became mayor in 1989, […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 8th- July 14th
The Atlantis space shuttle was a NASA shuttle that went on 33 missions during its career. It took one final mission for itself and the American Space Shuttle Program on July 8th, 2011. It was the 135th mission in the program and would be the last. The American Space Shuttle Program was developed to form […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 1st – July 7th
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into force on July 1, 2020. The agreement was created to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a newer, more updated version. By bringing the agreement into the 21st century, trade, labor, and other economic conditions would improve. The agreement has various functions that mutually benefit […]
Discovery: Remembering the USS Jacob Jones
On March 3, 1942, the headline of the Newark Evening News read “Sub Sinks Destroyer Off N.J.,” informing the citizens of Newark and the rest of New Jersey of the sinking of a United States Navy warship by a German submarine. On February 28, 1942, the USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) patrolled the waters off Cape […]
Community History Archives: This Week In History: June 24th – June 30th
This week in history is all about progress for everyone. Members of different minority groups saw representation and advocacy for themselves through this week’s events. Women around the world saw that they were capable of holding high positions of power. Oppressed groups learned that they could fight back against discrimination and violence. An example was […]
Community History Archives: This Week in History: June 17th – June 23rd
This week in history holds new information about the events that you likely know a lot about. From infamous scandals to beloved holidays, there is always something new to learn about the past. I hope this week I can teach you something new, as well as provide you with some search tips to help you […]
Community History Archives: This Week in History- June 10th – June 16th
School may be out for the summer, but history happens outside of the classroom every week. This week in the past brought us lots of entrances and departures. Between Italian Troops entering a war, American troops evacuating a base, a new US Territory being established, and one of the FBI’s most wanted escaping prison, this […]
Community History Archives: This Week in History- June 3rd – June 9th
The past is constantly changing the tides of the future, especially for the events that happened this week in history. The death of a species and the death of a presidential candidate, a push towards victory, and the push for change are all a part of what happened on these days many years ago. Some […]
Community History Archives: This Week in History- May 27th – June 2nd
This week in history has brought us back in time to some of history’s myths and legends! From remembering icons of the civil rights movement to climbing Mount Everest and searching for yetis, this week in history has brought us unforgettable world changers. As always, not only will I be sharing my historical findings with […]
Community History Archive: This Week in History: May 20th – May 26th
Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through some significant events in history. Every week in history has a diverse range of content, but this week especially has a little something for everyone. Between devastating natural disasters, groundbreaking politics, early American cars, and international conflicts, this week in history has it all. Join me […]
Community History Archive: This Week in History: May 13th – May 19th
The week of May 13th through May 19th is a time in the past when we saw the birth of new legends and traditions, and the passing of old stars. Between momentous Supreme Court decisions and the creation of one of the most popular fast food franchises in the world, this week in history provides […]
