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January 1776 — Where Were We?
January 1776 was the month when the American Revolution found its voice -- and when King George slammed the door on reconciliation. This is the story of how philosophy, firepower,...
January 1776 — Where Were We?
January 1776 was the month when the American Revolution found its voice -- and when King George slammed the door on reconciliation. This is the story of how philosophy, firepower,...
Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026. We commemorate this day to honor Dr. King, who was the most visible and prominent spokesperson for nonviolent activism during...
Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026. We commemorate this day to honor Dr. King, who was the most visible and prominent spokesperson for nonviolent activism during...
Ratification Day — the Treaty of Paris, 1783
Ratification Day in the United States commemorates one of more than four dozen Treaties of Paris since the 13th century. What sets this one apart from the others is that...
Ratification Day — the Treaty of Paris, 1783
Ratification Day in the United States commemorates one of more than four dozen Treaties of Paris since the 13th century. What sets this one apart from the others is that...
U.S. Inaugural Traditions
Presidential inaugurations in the United States mark the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of American democracy. The tradition began with George Washington's first inauguration on April 30, 1789, in...
U.S. Inaugural Traditions
Presidential inaugurations in the United States mark the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of American democracy. The tradition began with George Washington's first inauguration on April 30, 1789, in...
The Flag Act of 1794 — The Official U.S. Flag
The Flag Act of 1794 is the first time we saw significant changes to the design of the national flag of the United States due to the admission of new...
The Flag Act of 1794 — The Official U.S. Flag
The Flag Act of 1794 is the first time we saw significant changes to the design of the national flag of the United States due to the admission of new...
The Golden Gate Bridge
Against a decade of obstacles — design battles, Navy resistance, 2,300 lawsuits, and the Great Depression — California built the world's greatest suspension bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Against a decade of obstacles — design battles, Navy resistance, 2,300 lawsuits, and the Great Depression — California built the world's greatest suspension bridge.
