Thursday, April 25, 2024

American History

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!

War of 1812: From Chippawa to Lundy’s Lane, July 7-25, 1814

The army maneuvers of American General Brown and British General Riall following the Battle of Chippawa lead to an unexpected clash at Lundy's Lane. After...

History of Disneyland

The history of Disneyland is very interesting. In 1955, Walt Disney who was already famous for his cartoons and characters such as Mickey Mouse,...

War of 1812: The Battle of Chippawa, July 5, 1814

During the fall of 1813, General James Wilkinson ordered an invasion of Canada to capture Montreal. His campaign failed when his armies were defeated...

Black Struggle for Equality in America – Battle for Civil-Rights

This is a Three Part Article: Battle for Civil Rights, The New Deal, and The Movement. This is Part 1 of 3. In order to...

Black Struggle for Equality in America – The New Deal

This is a Three Part Article: Battle for Civil Rights, The New Deal, and The Movement. This is Part 2 of 3. The stock market...

Black Struggle for Equality in America – “The Movement”

This is a Three Part Article: Battle for Civil Rights, The New Deal, and The Movement. This is Part 3 of 3. Several years after...

Abigail Adams and Her Financial Investments

Although many 18th-century women managed their families' affairs in the absence of their husbands, Abigail Adams not only ran the household but also directed...

Fort Raymond

During the summer and fall of 1807, Manuel Lisa, a swarthy Spaniard, known around St. Louis, Missouri and other extended parts of the young...

A Slave Crosses A Nation

In 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition left the civilized world, Missouri, to begin an enormous trek west as they followed the Missouri River....

Nate Love

Nate Love has often been referred to as the most famous black cowboy of all. He was born a slave in June of 1854,...