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."
On the night before Halloween, 1938, Orson Welles and his colleagues at Mercury Theatre on the Air played a prank on the American people.
Theodore G. ("The Man") Bilbo (1877-1947) was a Democratic Mississippi politician who served as state governor and U.
You can learn the events leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation.
Robert Leckie describes his experience during the battle of Pelelieu
Robert Leckie and other U.S. Marines fight the Japanese during the Battle of Guadalcanal. It is a fearsome time for such young men.
This cartoon, by an unknown artist, depicts Thomas Jefferson attempting to destroy the Constitution.
As a massive fire ravaged their town, people fled toward the Peshtigo River.
Alcatraz Island, off the shore of San Francisco, was once home to a federal prison but is now a tourist attraction.
Tech Sgt. Rick Smith's unit had a motto on the 30th of October, 1991: "These things we do, that others may live." His daughters are following in his f...
Begin the inquiry, into Hue, with the story of uncovering bodies of loved ones. Follow the story to learn more about the battle which turned many Amer...
Los Angeles has a large homeless population. Some of the city's homeless people live in the Skid Row section of town, not far from Disney Hall.
What is the origin of Easter bunnies and Easter eggs? When did they first appear on the world stage? What are their roots?
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