Let us take a solemn vow this Independence Day to teach our children, our grandchildren, and anyone else s children who will ...

Jones's book Allan Pinkerton offers a riveting account of a largely overlooked figure whose shadow still looms over modern ...

The concept for Mount Rushmore was proposed by historian Doane Robinson in 1923 as a bold way to draw tourists to the state ...

In a time of tense partisan clashes, Capitol Hill has a trusted leader in Jane L. Campbell, president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Campbell’s focus is far from skirmishes but rather ...

The sounds of chatter and gospel music filled downtown San Jose on June 14 as hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth. The ...

When I was a teenager, a mostly forgotten series of novels taught me U.S. history. How would they read to me now?

Senators discuss Juneteenth's significance and the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America. They emphasize the importance of persistence and grassroots organizing.

Every year, July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s a day of pride, freedom, and patriotism. Delivering a ...

From the Hindenburg to the drone invasion, the Daily Record has been busy since our debut on June 25, 1900. Take a walk ...

As she held her 8-month-old son, Khalid, Medina refocused on the history of Juneteenth including U.S. Union troops who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to inform slaves of their freedom. It came ...

In May 1865, the national government threw itself a parade. It had been more than a month since the rebellion in defense of slavery was finally put down. It had been more than a month since the ...

The No Kings demonstrations being held in more than 2,000 cities across the nation today could be among the largest in the nation’s history. The demonstrations coincided with President Trump’s 79th ...