In the mid-19th century, the idea of Manifest Destiny drove Americans to expand their territory, leading to the rise of filibusters like William Walker, who attempted to conquer Nicaragua and create a new American-led republic. Walker's story is one of ambition, power struggles, and the complexities of American expansionism in Central America. [... more]

The USS Lexington, also known as Lady Lex, was a versatile warship that served in the US Navy during World War II. It was the first aircraft carrier to deploy air-to-surface missiles and sailed enough miles to circle the globe eight times. The ship played a unique role in peacetime, serving as a temporary power plant for the city of Tacoma during a power shortage and providing relief to the people of Nicaragua after a natural disaster. [... more]

The USS Lexington, also known as Lady Lex, was a versatile aircraft carrier that served in the US Navy during World War II. It was first converted from a battle cruiser in 1922 and went on to play a crucial role in the Great Depression, providing power to the city of Tacoma, and later in World War II, where it suffered significant damage in the Battle of the Coral Sea. [... more]