American History Story Briefs

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."

Some people wondered whether Apollo 13 should have had that number..."13." When a life-threatening situation developed, how did collaboration between ...

This image depicts The Apotheosis of Washington - a very large fresco on the ceiling of the U.S. Capitol Building.

Police officers arrest Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theater on November 22, 1963.

Arthur Ashe faced racism with courage and intelligence.

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the American Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. These Articles were replaced by the U.S. Constit...

Not knowing whether there was a conspiracy behind the death of President Kennedy, officials initially delayed the formal announcement of his death.

This clip is the actual FAA Air Traffic Control transmission from ATC Cleveland Center on the morning of September 11, 2001.

On the 22nd of August, 1924, Clarence Darrow speaks from the heart as he tries to save Leopold and Loeb from a death-sentence.

You will know why Japan attacked Hawaii.

Less than a month before he was sworn-in as America's president, Franklin Roosevelt was involved in a career-defining situation. Giuseppe ("Joe") Zang...

Adult ESL students at the advanced level need reading assignments that pique their interest, are adult in content and challenge their English language...

This illustration of Colonel Baker, planning the capture of John Wilkes Booth, is based on a photo by Alexander Gardner.

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