The Soldier and the Revolutionary War” opened June 7 on the Army’s 250th birthday. It has artifacts never before displayed ...

The Architecture of Presidential Commemoration” surveys the history of presidential memorialization, a complicated tale.

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

Trump wants to be an autocrat and misuses governmental powers on a massive scale. How did we get to this point?

1298 – An army under Albert of Austria defeated and killed Adolf of Nassua near Worms, Germany. 1625 – The Spanish army took Breda, Spain, after nearly a year of siege. 1644 – Lord Cromwell crushed ...

Summary "The dramatic story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of ...

When D-Day is the subject, two names instantly come to mind, Speed Nichols and Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., two personal heroes previously mentioned here.Enterprise’s Speed, all 112 pounds of ...

As President Trump threatens regime change in Iran, the term evokes memories of U.S. involvement in the nation more than 70 years ago. Here's what to know.

From the spectacular National Mall fireworks to kids' activities and readings of the Declaration of Independence, dozens of ...

How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over ...

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 ...

Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Night at the Museum are all among the best and most essential Ben Stiller movies.