Category Archives: US History
Nevada History: From Ancient Rock Art to Neon Lights
When most people think of Nevada, they picture slot machines, neon lights, and the all-night
Sylvia the Grizzly the Celebrity Bear in Yellowstone
Their lives remind us that “tame” wildlife is often not a sign of harmony between
Theodore Roosevelt and the Modern White House Press Machine
Roosevelt didn’t complete the evolution of the modern press corps, but he accelerated it dramatically.
Erie Canal and the Wedding of the Waters
The Erie Canal still stands as a symbol of bold ambition and economic transformation.
Thanksgiving, Politics, and the Quakers
When Americans sit down to turkey and pie on the fourth Thursday of November, the
The West Point Eggnog Riot of 1826
On the surface, the Eggnog Riot of 1826 looks almost ridiculous: a group of future
Why So Many Irish Immigrants Fought in the American Civil War
They fought for America, for Ireland, for their regiments, and for their own survival.
The Shanghai Communiqué, 1972
Half a century later, many of the phrases born in those late-night sessions in Shanghai
Ulysses S. Grant: Shy Farm Boy, Reluctant Soldier, Relentless Leader
The Grant who emerges from his full life story is more human—and more interesting.
5 Uncanny Coincidences in U.S. History
None of these events prove anything mystical is going on behind the scenes.