Today, the dollar sign is a symbol of American power. Learn how this unusual character evolved from colonial currency to the center of the financial system.

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As celebrations began on the East Coast for the first Fourth of July, a distant Colorado was untouched by British colonials. What did Colorado look like?

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Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

Over the course of several generations, Ohlone society shifted from a traditional focus on hunting and gathering to agriculture; from holding strict tribal identities to having blended “mission” ...