The first president couldn’t do it alone. George Washington relied on several key players to see him through the Revolution and the birth of a nation.
In 1904, US President Theodore Roosevelt told European powers that the Western Hemisphere was America’s sphere of influence. Why did he do this, and what was the result?
Beyond the rumors and headlines of 1849, California boasted a rich, vibrant culture. Discover its sophisticated history before the Gold Rush.
Recognized as a leading suffragist and feminist in the 19th century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton ignited social change in a time when women were seen as subordinate to men.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in roughly two minutes. Yet, the speech echoes through the ages.
Despite being a poor sailor, Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan was one of the most influential naval strategists in history.
The War of 1812 enabled the United States to assert its independence and strengthened a sense of national identity, but what caused the conflict?
Resisting colonization and dedicated to preserving his people’s way of life, Geronimo remains an enduring figure of the American frontier.
