American History Chapters

America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

Read a poem about the life of Michael Steven Poyle, Jr., a 23 year-old senior in Biological Science.

Micky Ward, Dickie's half-brother, might lose his boxing career when police injure his hands.

After their hard lives, both brothers now train young fighters.

Micky becomes World Boxing Union welterweight world champion.

Adams appoints 42 judges before Jefferson takes office, but their commissions are never sent.

The US military segregates black troops from white troops.

Read a poem about the life of Minal Panchal, a 26 year-old first year Masters student in Architecture.

Camp Minidoka is in southern Idaho and less well known than other internment camps.

Read first hand how Minoru Genda plans the Pearl Harbor attack.

US soldiers ask for, but do not receive, proper equipment and weapons. This mission is like the Tet Offensive in Vietnam; poor policies are in place a...

  Although the dangers of hexavalent chromium (also known as "Chromium VI" or "Chrome 6") have long been known, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&a...

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