The U.S. Trade War with Canada
A trade war is a political and economic term describing when two countries impose tariffs on each other so that it becomes more expensive for […]
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America’s Birthdays: Past and Present
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 […]
History of Juneteenth
President Abraham Lincoln declared an end to slavery in the United States with the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Following the Union army’s success at […]
The History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor members of the military who lost their lives during wars or conflicts. Many local communities hold patriotic […]
The Mail Must Go Through: A History of the USPS
If you’ve ever sent or received a holiday card or package, you know how important the mail service is, especially during the end of the year holiday season. But […]
Women’s History Month: Women in the Cabinet
Women’s History Month is observed each March in the United States. It provides a time to honor the many historical contributions of women and girls. […]
Former President Jimmy Carter Turns 100
In October 2024, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter achieved a milestone. Carter became the first president to celebrate his 100th birthday. Families and friends gathered […]
YOU DECIDE: Should Election Day be a National Holiday?
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is Election Day in the United States. People will be voting for a new president and vice president, along with members […]
Historic Graduate Presents Diploma to Granddaughter
On a June day in 1965, Ronald Yancey became the first African American to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly known as Georgia […]
Maryland’s First Colonial Settlement Unearthed 386 Years Later
In 1633, the English sailing ships Ark and Dove sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with about 150 passengers. Many were Catholics who left England to […]