American History

From Revolutionary War victories to Lincoln’s family estate, these ten historic Vermont towns capture the spirit, stories, and architecture that shaped the Green Mountain State.

Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.

During the broader operations of the American Revolutionary War, Gibraltar was an important strategic asset that came under siege.

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

The story of the United States is one of political compromise regarding the very principle the nation was founded on: that all men are created equal.

While serving as US president, Theodore Roosevelt embraced an assertive foreign policy in Latin America and Asia known as the Big Stick Policy.

During the American Civil War, both the Confederate and Union troops had uniforms unique to their needs and resources.

Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” is a famous quote from early American history, but what was the rallying cry’s impact?