Nov 11 Harriet Tubman made a general in Veterans Day ceremony By Associated Press Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Maryland's Dorcester County for a formal ceremony making Tubman a one-star brigadier general in the state's National Guard. Tubman was the first woman to oversee an… Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: First lady Jill Biden unveils new public tour of the White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden on Monday unveiled what she says is a reimagined White House public tour that will engage visitors' senses to teach them about the mansion's history and events that happened there. Continue reading
Sep 30 What history says about vice presidential debates — and why Tuesday could be different By Will Weissert, Associated Press A nominee’s choice of No. 2 has historically made little Election Day difference. This year could be different. Continue reading
Aug 19 Who was Fannie Lou Hamer? Here’s why DNC speakers keep mentioning her By Associated Press Hamer spoke on Aug. 22, 1964 — exactly 60 years before Kamala Harris is scheduled to accept the Democratic nomination… Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: Biden designates 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Ill. By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In August 1908, mobs of white residents tore through Illinois' capital city under the pretext of meting out judgment against two Black men. Two innocent Black men were hanged, dozens of homes and businesses in Springfield's majority-Black neighborhoods were burned… Continue reading
Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies By Catherine Baker, The Conversation These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:11 Competition inspires students to explore history through art By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alexa Gold Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the finalists to see how they defined turning points… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:21 As climate change threatens island nations, some turn to digitizing their history By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant As hurricanes grow stronger and more common due to climate change, they raise new threats for island nations — not just to infrastructure, but also to artifacts and documents that help define cultures. Now, two island nations in the Atlantic… Continue watching
Jun 17 Historic SS United States needs to find a new home By Associated Press The ship that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth on the Delaware River in Philadelphia by Sept. 12, a federal judge says. Continue reading
Jun 12 What is Flag Day? Here’s a guide By Teresa Crawford, John O'Connor, Associated Press This unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles north of Milwaukee takes the day seriously. Continue reading