United States History – BTW – Stuff You Should Know

New York City skyline showing the Tribute in Light memorial is in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Remembering 9/11

September 8, 2026 btwadmin 0

On September 11, 2001, millions of Americans were going about their business on a regular Tuesday. That morning fourteen members of the terrorist group al-Qaeda […]

The American Freedom Train Engine from 1976, part of a historic nationwide tour celebrating the United States Bicentennial, showcasing American history.

America’s Birthdays: Past and Present

June 17, 2026 btwadmin 0

Have you ever celebrated a “milestone” birthday: a birthday that had special importance or significance? July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s semiquincentennial–the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This “milestone” birthday will […]

The new statue The Women's Rights Pioneers Monument moments after it was unveiled in New York city.

Women’s History Month: Yesterday and Today

March 17, 2026 btwadmin 0

March is Women’s History Month: a time to recognize and celebrate the history, achievements, and stories of women and girls around the world. This week btw looks back at […]

3D Representation of the United States of America Map

America250: Telling America’s Story

March 11, 2026 btwadmin 0

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The America250 Project is a yearlong celebration of […]

People marching from the Little Rock, Arkansas capitol to Central High School in 1959.

Black History Month: The Little Rock Nine

February 10, 2026 btwadmin 0

February is Black History Month: a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This week, btw takes a […]

black and white drawing of the Exoduster Movement, 1879

Black History Month: The Exoduster Migration

February 4, 2026 btwadmin 0

Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the Exodusters. They were African […]

close up image of Martin Luther King memorial statue in Washington, D.C.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 20, 2026 btwuser 0

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Both […]

News concept background with a multitude of sign and text on scattered paper.

Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney

November 12, 2025 btwadmin 0

You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]