Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
Audie Murphy: was he a Medal of Honor recipient, Hollywood actor, best-selling author, or a mental health advocate? The answer: all the above.
John Quincy Adams’ role in US history is sometimes overshadowed by the work of his (founding) father. What were some of his achievements and challenges?
Formulated by President James Monroe in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine warned the European powers against interfering in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
From fur to Fifth Avenue: how the Astor family clawed their way to the top of New York society.
Many factors played pivotal roles in America’s successful fight for independence, but how did artillery help shape the outcome of the American Revolutionary War?
Located in the far Northwest of the United States, the state of Washington has a surprising history.
African American inventors and their revolutionary ideas have shaped technology and society throughout history.
The United States would not have won the American Revolutionary War without Henry Knox, the father of United States artillery.