When Alexis de Tocqueville toured the young country, in 1831, the United States boasted twice as many ... a curator in the history department of the National Postal Museum. This box, one of ...

the United States dropped its neutral stance and joined the fight in April 1917. ByK. M. Kostyal 25 min read This story appears in the March/April issue of National Geographic History magazine.

A piece of maritime history, the SS United States, is set to become the world's largest artificial reef, destined for the depths of Florida's Gulf Coast. However, the ocean liner's final resting ...

In 1908, native son J. Barton King set records that stood for 40 years. CC Morris Cricket Library and United States Cricket Museum at Haverford College, Haverford, PA "Good shot, Mouse!" ...

This course surveys United States history from the early settlement of North America through the Civil War and Reconstruction. It considers the role of the political and economic leadership in the ...

The United States flagbearer at the 1908 London Games ... Phelps is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. Note: Some components of NBCOlympics.com may not be optimized for users browsing with ...

Sports betting has a long and complex history in the United States. It was largely banned for most of the 20th century, but in 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur ...

The United States has a long history of welcoming refugees and has been a global leader on refugee resettlement. UNHCR's office in Washington covers the United States and 18 countries and territories ...

The United States has a long history of generously supporting the World Bank Group’s mission and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA), which provides concessional ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...