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American History is discovered in compelling articles that span the Colonial Era until 5 minutes ago! See Spanish, French, British, Dutch and Swiss Colonies become one nation. This fresh journey traces the nation’s birth on the Eastern Seaboard to its early 19th century childhood and political development. Follow its adolescence when the Civil War threatened her existence. See westward expansion spurred by “Manifest Destiny”. Study the 20th Century adult years when the promising young ideals of freedom were severely tested. Watch 21st Century America influence the world and see if this “greatest experiment in government” continues to be the brightest beacon of freedom. This is your safe haven to discuss social and economic issues and yes, even religion and politics!

African American Women in History

African American women leaders shape and create the fabric of America. Their contributions are stellar, significant, life enriching and enduring. As with other leaders, African...

Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase

Though Thomas Jefferson was a primary author of the Declaration of Independence, he was certainly not, as a strong Anti-Federalist, a framer of the...

The Tragic Creation of Liberia

At first sight, the idea of creating a new African nation for freed American slaves might sound like a humanitarian act. However, the truth...

The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge

After the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the unlikely 30th President of the United States, attempting to bring a nation...

Theodore Roosevelt: Shapes Up the Early Twentieth Century

When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business. Optimistic...

Battle of Little Bighorn: 28 – Little Big Man Speaks Up

Senator Allison and his commission arrived in Sioux country on September 4, 1873. For the following month the commission tried to wrangle a deal...

The United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes and his small fleet of ships carried out the most comprehensive American scientific mission since the Lewis and Clark...

Coverture and English Law: Legal Status of English and American Women: Prior 1900’s

The doctrine of coverture meant that the husband was responsible for the property within the marriage. The wife's property became her husband's, or he...

Abraham Lincoln – The Truth About Honest Abe

Without a doubt, Abraham Lincoln is the most noted president in American history. How much of the doctrine and folklore is true? As with any...

Corruption in the Post Civil War Grant Years

George Hoar, a Republican representative and U.S. Senator in the post-Civil War Congress, wrote that corruption is a by-product of war in his autobiography....