U.S. Presidents have varying backgrounds and political persuasions. Only one was unanimously elected. They can have little or lasting influence. These stories are about individuals with the power to make a difference at home and abroad.
North Vietnam attacks American naval ships, on 2 August 1964, but they do not react.
While John F. Kennedy is president, his younger brother, Bobby Kennedy, is his Attorney General and trusted advisor.
Nine black high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas waged a successful campaing to attend public shool.
Everyone in and around Dallas knows the motorcade's widely publicized route.
His family buries Kennedy's body in Arlington Cemetery, as a country grieves for the loss of their leader.
It is those who serve in our military who ultimately pay the price, whether the country supports them or not.
After Somalia, US soldiers receive better training. See photos and stories about the soldiers who fought and died in Somalia.
JFK makes a secret deal for America to withdraw missiles in Turkey in exchange for Soviet withdrawal of missiles in Cuba.
Sirhan Sirhan shoots and kills Bobby and injures five others.
Space shuttles are reusable, and up to seven astronauts can fly aboard the orbiter. The crew can perform experiments and take photographs which show v...
After the Union wins the Civil War, the Southern States rejoin the union.
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...
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