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Photograph of Schuyler Colfax, superimposed over the text of the 14th Amendment
HISTORY
PODCAST

Colfax vs. The President: The Battle for the 14th Amendment

Imagine the anger of a sitting President, stewing about a Constitutional amendment that provides for — among other things — birthright citizenship. The President hates the provision and doesn't mind telling people.

Turns out, this isn't a hypothetical scenario. It's the 1860s. President Andrew Johnson and South Bend's own Schuyler Colfax are about to fight to see who really controls Washington.

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Historical photograph of John Talbot with his horse, Gopher.
HISTORY

Talbot Avenue Is Named for an Absolute Scoundrel

He defended criminals, bribed witnesses, and bought politicians. Somehow, that was only the beginning. John Talbot might be the most corrupt man to ever call South Bend home.

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Photograph of the welcome sign in Athens, Michigan
TRAVEL

The Day Trip: Gators and More in Athens, Michigan

Barely an hour northeast of South Bend, Athens is full of surprises... including more than 200 alligators and the World's Tallest Ice Cream Cone! Take the Day Trip with Aaron Helman.

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