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."

Chuck Yeager proves that there is no sound barrier affecting the speed of an aircraft, and the race for the moon soon follows.

After the Union wins the Civil War, the Southern States rejoin the union.

At 9:02:59 EDT, Flight 175 strikes the South Tower at about the 80th floor killing all 65 people onboard.

Russia and the United States race to be the first into space.

On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives at Bedloe’s Island (once known as a “pest house”). When she is put together again, the statue st...

In 1997, "Amistad" (the movie) is released in remembrance of the captives, and a replica ship tours across America.

Police suspect people with a medical background and look at 192 suspects before the case goes to the Grand Jury.

After more than six years of battle, Americans finally sense a victorious end to the war. They are receiving much-needed help from France.

Fifty years ago, TV brings war into American homes; the death and horror increase protests. The Tet Offensive deals a harsh blow to South Vietnam and ...

The Towers fell 24 minutes apart, killing thousands of people, but others survive due to miracles or heroes.

The Supreme Court rules the Challenger transcripts are not for public use out of respect for family privacy.

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