Thomas Jefferson thought conquering Canada would be a "mere matter of marching." Discover how the carnage at Lundy's Lane proved him wrong.
Stephen Douglas was an important and controversial figure in American politics whose policies pushed the country closer to civil war.
Fact and myth collide in the life of Davy Crockett, one of the most iconic folk heroes in American history.
Robert Gould Shaw led the 54th Massachusetts, the first Black regiment in the Union Army, and died fighting for equality and the Union cause.
The Gadsden Purchase of 1853 expanded the US Southwest, securing much-needed territory for a new southern railroad route and shaping the region.
At the start of the Battle of the Atlantic, German U-boats seemed to be winning. Hundreds of vessels wend down. The Allies replied with the ingenious Liberty Ship.
Americans have enjoyed National Parks for centuries, but these natural wonders offer more than just a beautiful view.
One of history’s most famous orations, Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 Gettysburg Address was so much more than a simple dedication speech.
