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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: 95

Articles by Kassandre Dwyer

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?

Rutherford B. Hayes: The 19th President & His Legacy
Rutherford B. Hayes: The 19th President & His Legacy

Outside of presidential historians, few have much to say about Rutherford B. Hayes. So why is his legacy so controversial?

Mary Todd Lincoln: The Tragic Life of Abraham Lincoln’s Wife
Mary Todd Lincoln: The Tragic Life of Abraham Lincoln’s Wife

Mary Todd Lincoln, known for her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, led a life full of sadness and tragedy.

6 Terrible Historical Facts About Typhus
6 Terrible Historical Facts About Typhus

A deadly “spotted fever” that wreaked havoc during World War I, typhus has been a scourge on humankind for centuries.

Not Just Balto: 7 Other Heroes From Nome’s 1925 Serum Run
Not Just Balto: 7 Other Heroes From Nome’s 1925 Serum Run

Nome’s 1925 Serum Run saved dozens of lives, with most accolades going to a single dog: Balto. Yet Balto wasn’t the only hero of this lifesaving adventure.

Harriet Ann Jacobs: An Enslaved Woman’s Journey to Freedom
Harriet Ann Jacobs: An Enslaved Woman’s Journey to Freedom

Harriet Ann Jacobs resisted the hand life dealt her, fighting her way to freedom and exposing the horrors of life in the US slave industry.

NAACP: A Century of Fighting for Civil Rights
NAACP: A Century of Fighting for Civil Rights

The NAACP, with a fascinating history spanning over 100 years, is a landmark organization that continues to fight for civil rights in the United States.