There’s so much *story* packed into the history of the American flag & how its design adapted over nearly 200 years -- in step with the evolution of our union.
The Adventures of George Washington: A Storybook for the Ages - This Americana is best enjoyed over a breakfast of bacon with eggs cooked on the hot barrel of a gun you bought with a coupon.
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The Boston Tea Party resulted from at least four important historical factors, and was, in fact, the catalyst for the Revolutionary war for independence.
The American Revolutionary War was an insurrection by Patriots in the 13 colonies against British rule, resulting in American independence.
If the Civil War’s on your to-study list, these books will help you dig into the complicated, bloody conflict that continues to inform American consciousness today.
Today, Abraham Lincoln takes most of the credit for ending slavery through the Civil War; however, this is not an entirely true fact. While the Civil War had a
From July 1914 issue of John Martin's Book, a Magazine for Little Children, by John Martin's House.
July 4th is a mistake. Really. The origin of these United States was sown on July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted for Independence, separating from mother England. John Adams lobbied long and hard to recognize that date, but was overwhelmed.
“History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future.”—John F. Kennedy. Some past incidents are swallowed by history’s relentless march forward and are forgotten or become obscure footnotes, which doesn’t mean they aren’t interesting or important. Here are 10 events in early America that often go unmentioned in
Since its invention, photography has provided a window into the events that have changed the course of our nation. Here are the images that have shocked, inspired, and moved us as a country.
When you think about war it’s usually not in a great context. There’s fighting, shooting, and all manner of horrific existential crises that occur, but for the men and women who are in the military not every day is a dour trip in heavy equipment and we’ve got the visual proof.
Since its invention, photography has provided a window into the events that have changed the course of our nation. Here are the images that have shocked, inspired, and moved us as a country.
One of the key thoughts about history as an educational discipline is the idea that humans, a species that puts so much focus on progress and improvement, could learn from the people and events of the past.
British and US uniforms of the War of 1812.
Given movies and television are the great American art form, the American Revolution has been poorly served by filmmakers. Though it was one of the most significant political upheavals in history, both mediums have largely ignored the nation’s founding. Those productions that have appeared have been, well, let’s be polite and say inconsistent. Yet in […]
Otherwise known as the Revolutionary War, the revolution was a period of time where the residents of American colonies rose up against their colonial rulers, the British crown. It was a moment that defined a
The American Civil War, waged from 1861 to 1865, is remembered on this date. Before and during the Civil War, the North and South differed greatly on economic issues. The war was about slavery, but primarily about its economic consequences. The northern elite wanted economic expansion that would change the southern (slave-holding) way of life. The southern states saw Abraham Lincoln and the Republicans making enormous changes to their way of life using free slave labor. Southerners believed that Abraham Lincoln, if elected, would restrict their rights to own slaves.
The Adventures of George Washington: A Storybook for the Ages - This Americana is best enjoyed over a breakfast of bacon with eggs cooked on the hot barrel of a gun you bought with a coupon.
There’s so much *story* packed into the history of the American flag & how its design adapted over nearly 200 years -- in step with the evolution of our union.
“The idea of the ‘citizen-soldier’ retained a strong romantic hold over the nation’s leaders. “ By Angry Staff Officer THE IDEA OF a militia – that is a group of armed citizens that enter military...
This Civil War poster can be accessed at life of a soldier. Readers can pan
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Are you curious about what the American Revolution timeline looks like? Dive deep into the series of events that transpired during this historical period here.
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Another day, another rich person who has failed to pay their taxes. It seems that the wealthy—no matter how much money they have earned in their careers—are always finding themselves behind when it comes to properly filing taxes. Yes, we know that it can be daunting to log onto TurboTax when you could be getting […]
The Founding Fathers, an ambiguous term encompassing those individuals most associated with the formative documents and efforts behind the creation of the United States of America, were an unlikely array of political radicals, professionals, intellectuals, and pamphleteers. Together, they are celebrated as a heroic and selfless amalgam of persons, who…
I’m sharing some love of the Red, White and Blue in celebration of National Flag Week and with Independence Day less than three weeks away. Old Glory’s official history dates back to June 14…
American History Timeline Resources: Before 1630 - Pre America includes resources, books, videos, and projects for the Age of Exploration.
Cotton, slaves and arrogance just weren't going to be enough to overcome everything else the Confederates lacked during the Civil War.
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During WWII, countless products were limited in order to help meet the demands both of the military and the citizens back home. Here's a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like.
Don't you love this vintage picture? Source is here. I didn't remember ever hearing the history behind Memorial Day, so I finally looked it up. Did you know it was first started during the Civil War? I was rather amazed it had that deep of a history. Originally, it was called Decoration Day as it was set aside to decorate the graves of soldiers fallen in the line of duty. (It is thought this was based on an even older Southern tradition of once a year tidying and decorating family tombstones. It was also tradition to make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch!) Above is the tiny bone picture frame of a relative who gave his life in the Civil War. I am honored to have in our family history collection. His name was James L. Hall, he served in a Pennsylvania company and died in Andersonville Prison at the age of 34. Even though he isn't a direct descendant (his sister was my 4th great-grandmother), it is fascinating this little portrait has been handed down generation by generation. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, remembering the soldiers who have fallen, yet celebrating the American life they fought for!
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This opening lecture with Chief Curator Michael K. Komanecky is the very first Stephen May and Kathryn B. Wilson Lecture In 1922, Columbia University professor Brander Matthews’ book Poems of American […]
The Lieutenant S. C. Potts Camp No. 12 of the Sons of Veterans, Altoona, Pennsylvania, was the 10th camp that the Sons of Veterans mustered with 21 members in January of 1882. Historical Collections and Labor Archives, Special Collections Library, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University Penn State's Special Collections Library Legacy of Civil War era celebrated by University Libraries' exhibit
