The story of the United States becoming a global superpower is deeply intertwined with the river that runs through its heart—the Mississippi River. This mighty waterway served as a crucial artery for ...

Those two statements might seem surprising, or contradictory, if you do not know what has happened to the teaching and ...

An advisory committee of historians helps ensure the record of America’s history remains unbiased, transparent and thorough.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Not only is Memorial Day celebrated in May, but several other holidays that honor those in the military as well.

To historians and archivists, it points to the possibility that Trump’s presidency will leave less for the nation’s ...