As one of the hostages' wives, Barbara Rosen was thrust into the biggest media event of its era.
Who was behind the U.S. embassy takeover in 1979?
In 1900, doctors raced to save San Francisco from a disease that had killed hundreds of millions around the world.
Celebrating the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the American story.
Do ideas from the past offer new ways of thinking about the environment?
How a 10-year-old girl survived one of the worst civil engineering failures in American history.
Los Angeles was the west’s fastest growing city, but its insatiable thirst came at a high cost.
The history of America’s ongoing struggle with race, democracy and justice.
Chavez Ravine was a thriving Mexican-American community—until L.A. needed a place to put Dodger Stadium.
The evolution of a flamboyant style that became a symbol for marginalized communities.
The Washington Post’s first Black female reporter remembers one of her heroes, Carl Rowan.
A graphic history of Ambassador Terence Todman’s rise through the diplomatic ranks.
African Americans have served as U.S. diplomats since the 1860s.
Explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history.
