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When California Became a State

On September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state. The decision to admit California was difficult, as Congress needed to decide to overrule lengthy territorial processing...

A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know About Abraham Lincoln

While Lincoln was very much put on a pedestal following the war, and subsequently after his assassination, there are many facts about his life that are all but unknown to the general public. Today,...

I Have A Dream

On this day, August 28 in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. His words, coupled with his revolutionary acti...

Collaborating with American Crafters: Tactile Craftworks

This week we have another installation of our Collaborating with American Crafters series, featuring the creative ladies over at Tactile Craftworks. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Tactile f...

Collaborating with American Crafters: Todder

We at the Great Republic love to support American makers. When people are working in their craft, with a clear dedication to American craftsmanship and ingenuity, we love to collaborate. Today we'l...

Hand-Sewn American Flags

Today we’ll delve deeper into American flags, where we feature and discuss spectacular hand-sewn flags. Handmade flags are always interesting and always different; see why in this week’s blog!

A Look at Solid Colognes

Ever hear of a solid cologne? It's the newest innovation in perfumery and we are loving it. Take a look into the company Fulton & Roark with us today and discover the innovation of solid cologne.

How D.C. Came to Be

Today we delve into the details of how D.C. came to be! From early parameters for a capital city up through the Frenchman that devised a city plan, here is how the District of Columbia was formed.

The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Apollo 11 changed history. In the heat of the Space Race, the United States NASA program sent the first three men to the Moon. Blasting off on July 16th, 1969 from Cape Kennedy, Florida, the Saturn...

An American Designer for Hermès

Kermit Oliver was the first and only American citizen to design for the French company Hermès. Oliver changed the brand for the better with his American take on classic fashion designs. Read more a...