Travelers from around the globe visit Gettysburg to connect with history, despite concerns over federal budget cuts ...

1608: Samuel de Champlain founds the city of Quebec ... 1863: The Battle of Gettysburg ends in a major victory for the Union during the American Civil War. 1876: Montenegro declares war on Turkey.

The president and his supporters, and a few academics, also argue that in 1866 there was no such category as an “undocumented ...

In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since ...

Race Riot is a dark moment in Springfield’s history, yet many grew up not knowing about the tragedy that set back Black ...

When I was a teenager, a mostly forgotten series of novels taught me U.S. history. How would they read to me now?

President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Elon Musk and touted having the Department of Government Efficiency look into ...

It is the story of American resilience and determination, which would eventually force General Cornwallis to surrender at ...

2004 — Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the fourth pitcher to record 4,000 strikeouts when he struck out San Diego’s Jeff Cirillo in the eighth inning of the Padres’ 3-2 win. 2007 — ...

Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across the nation mark this major ...

The author's military background is evident. Critics will say there isn't enough Black history or that the poor do not have a voice. There are, however, books that will address those topics. The ...

The Phoenix Suns added a pair of big men during the NBA draft's first round on Wednesday night, providing some excitement in a fairly slow night for the league's Pacific ...