For years the colonies had flourished in a state of “salutary neglect.” Britain had been content to leave the day-to-day ...

Following his victory at Manila Bay, Commodore George Dewey became an overnight sensation in the United States. His picture ...

In the opening struggles for control of Europe, the United States used economic aid to support the democracies of Western ...

This Congressional Gold Medal was awarded on December 17, 1863 to General Grant after his victory at Vicksburg. The battle of ...

On September 17, Lee met General McClellan in the bloodiest single day of fighting in the war and in American history. Union ...

Buffalo Coat According to legend, this coat was made from the skin of a buffalo killed by Buffalo Bill, and presented by him ...

After the Civil War, thousands of Americans poured into the Great Plains on a collision course with western Indian tribes.

Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party swept to power in 1933. Immediately he began a vengeful and compulsive quest to remake ...

Americans went to war to win their independence from Great Britain. Just weeks after the outbreak of fighting at Lexington ...

America went to war against Great Britain to assert its rights as an independent, sovereign nation, and to attempt the ...

Lincoln’s assassination, and the ineffectual leadership of his successor, Andrew Johnson, enabled the Congress to control ...

Andrew Jackson had a long history with the Indians. During the War of 1812, he led militia forces in a war against Creek ...