The Reconstruction Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Each Reconstruction amendment addressed specific issues regarding former slaves, such as the right to vote, citizenship status, and equal protection.
The 13th, 14th, and...
History of the First Thanksgiving
American's celebrate Thanksgiving every year, but many do not know how the first Thanksgiving came about. Here is a brief history of the...
Ellen Church, the First Flight Attendant
In the 1930s flying was exclusively a man's world. Prohibited from becoming a commercial airline pilot, Ellen Church invented the "stewardess".
When Ellen Church boldly...
John C. Calhoun’s Theory of Nullification
A threat of secession that galvanized the country and helped to set the stage for the coming Civil War.
In 1828 Congress passed a new...
Joan of Arc as Feminist Symbol
The American suffragette movement drew power and inspiration from their use of Joan of Arc as feminist symbol.
Joan of Arc has been embraced as...
World War Two – Effects of an Atomic Bomb – Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, President Truman gave the order to drop the first bomb known as “Little Boy”. Hiroshima was chosen as the location...
Brief History of Mustard Plasters
Long the staple of many household first aid supplies, the mustard plaster has had an interesting history dating back two thousand or more years.
The...
Quakers and the Underground Railroad
One thing Quakers have been known for is their pre-Civil War anti-slavery stance and their work with the Underground Railway.
Quaker leader George Fox, after...
Why is the American Flag Called “Old Glory?”
Discover the rich, compelling history behind the fond nickname of the flag of the United States of America and learn where the first Old...
The History of Women’s Rights – 1865 Through the Present
This article will discuss the evolution and broadening of women’s rights in the United States since the late 1800s through today. Beginning prior to...