United States Presidents from Tennessee
Three men from the State of Tennessee have served as President of the United States. Get a brief overview of who they were, when...
Assassinated Presidents of the USA
Anyone living their lives in the glare of publicity, whether it is through celebrity or public office, runs the risk of an assassination attempt.
The...
Abraham Lincoln and the Know-Nothings
In the mid-1850s, a political group called the Know-Nothings was very influential in America. It was believed that Abraham Lincoln sympathized with this party.
Between...
History of Hemp
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson knew the amazing value of this plant and they both grew hemp. Benjamin Franklin owned a mill that produced...
Uncle Sam: A Brief History of America’s Greatest Symbol
For almost two centuries, the image of Uncle Sam has been intimately associated with American Patriotism. But where did this symbol come from?
In studying...
Fibber McGee and Molly: Enduring Radio Comedy
Fibber McGee and Molly was once considered one of the best radio comedies during the first half of the 20th century.
Although Fibber McGee and...
Boise Basin Mining District
Gold was first discovered on August 2, 1862 on Boston Bar, near Centerville. It was found by the Grimes Party, comprised of the Moses...
Social Reform in 19th Century America
How you have been rewarded by the reformers' efforts to overcome the repression of women, slavery, and the working and living conditions of the...
The Life of John Quincy Adams
The first president to also be the son of a president, John Quincy Adams paralleled the temperament, career and opinions of his illustrious father.
John...
Fulton’s Steamboat Completes Round Trip on Hudson River
Later named the Clermont, it was the first commercially successful steamboat in the U.S. and began a new era of modern transportation throughout...