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Kassandre Dwyer

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Kassie is a farmer and freelance writer with a passion for history and teaching others about it. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a MEd in History, a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, and a BS in Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science. She is particularly interested in the ability of history stories to teach empathy to the next generation, and telling the stories of often overlooked historical perspectives or hidden truths. Kassie has special interests in the history of America’s Indigenous peoples, war, maritime history, and the “wild west.”

Education:American College of Education, 2023MEd HistoryAmerican College of Education, 2017MEd Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Maine, 2011BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal ScienceExpertise:
US History
US Indigenous History
War History
Member since: Mar 07, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 104

Articles by Kassandre Dwyer

Is Tecumseh’s Curse a Coincidence or Bane of the Presidency?
Is Tecumseh’s Curse a Coincidence or Bane of the Presidency?

When a president dies in office, the country mourns, but when the deaths have something in common, the belief in “Tecumseh’s Curse” gains traction.

8 Facts About Huey Long, the Kingfish Who Promised Every Man a King
8 Facts About Huey Long, the Kingfish Who Promised Every Man a King

Admired and feared, Huey Long was a politician whose daring policies made him a target for assassination.

9 Facts About Johnny Appleseed
9 Facts About Johnny Appleseed

Who is the legendary Johnny Appleseed, and why has he captivated the imagination of Americans for generations?

Australia’s Pearl Harbor: History of the City of Darwin
Australia’s Pearl Harbor: History of the City of Darwin

The city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia is a former frontier outpost with a rich history. While often overlooked, its role in World War II remains impactful to this day.

Marquis de Lafayette: 12 Details About “The Soldier’s Friend”
Marquis de Lafayette: 12 Details About “The Soldier’s Friend”

An impactful figure on General Washington’s staff and later a player in the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette was involved in some of history’s most fascinating events.

The Valley of the Kings: Ancient Egypt’s Royal Necropolis
The Valley of the Kings: Ancient Egypt’s Royal Necropolis

One of Egypt’s premier historical sites and a major tourism destination, what secrets does the Valley of the Kings hold?

The Mystery of Hitler’s Right-Hand Man: What Really Happened to Rudolf Hess?
The Mystery of Hitler’s Right-Hand Man: What Really Happened to Rudolf Hess?

From a solo peace mission to a suspicious suicide in prison, many questions remain about the prominent Nazi Rudolf Hess.

John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?
John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?

John Smith became a legend after the settlement of the first permanent English colony in America, but was he really as illustrious as his reputation suggests?