Five Overlooked Moments in America’s History

Have you heard of these historical events:

1. The Overthrow of Hawaii’s Monarchy

2. Seneca Village, New York City

3. Oscarville, Georgia

4. The Battle of Blair Mountain

5. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study

If not, come join me as I discuss these overlooked moments in America’s history. They may be regionally and locally known in their communities but to the larger public, they tend to be uncommonly known. What’s their significance? How do they impact us, even today?

The moments aren’t just any one’s history but, indeed, America’s history — only 5 have been highlighted of the many more that do exist out there. Moments that we all cannot allow to be erased or sanitized. History is uncomfortable when lessons are to be learned so the mistakes or misgivings aren’t repeated. However, that takes learning about and knowing the full depth and happenings of monumental events that have changed the course of history, no matter how big or small it’s been deemed. There’s a story to be told and heard — all it takes is for us to just listen. 

 

References/Recommendations:

Hawaii

Overthrow of Hawaii’s Monarchy

Census: Most Native Hawaiians now live in continental U.S. | Spectrum News

 

Seneca Village

Before Central Park: The Story of Seneca Village

 

Oscarville

Forsyth 1912 | Atlanta History Center

Forsyth 1912: The Truth About Lake Lanier and Oscarville

 

The Battle of Blair Mountain

West Virginia Mine Wars — The Battle of Blair Mountain

What Made the Battle of Blair Mountain the Largest Labor Uprising in American History

 

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study

The USPHS Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee | CDC

The Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee Timeline | CDC