The exciting, decade-long race to put the first human on the moon was won by the United States on July 20, 1969.

Over 500 years of history, North American land claims transferred from Spain and Mexico to the United States.

The Haudenosaunee’s Six Nations Confederacy has left a lasting impression on the United States.

A law that offered 160 acres of free land introduced hard-working Americans to territories in the West.

Daily life in the early American Colonies was filled with work in a variety of trades and occupations.

Money Smarts — Knowing how money works and finding a balance between saving and spending can lead to financial wisdom.

Dwight D. Eisenhower — Meet the man who rose to the nation’s top military and political positions in the 20th century.

Amelia Earhart Takes Off — Amelia Earhart and other pioneering women aviators showed the world skill, courage, daring, and determination.

The Power of Invention — Thinking creatively can lead to inventions and ideas that solve real-world problems—and the process is fun, too!

Marvelous Bridges — Bridges of many shapes, sizes, materials, and heights have been keeping the world connected for centuries.

John Muir spent the first half of his life enjoying wilderness places and the second half protecting them.

Spy Stories — We’ve gathered lots of intelligence to reveal the art of spying and the roles some spies have played in history.

Meet Dr. Benjamin Rush - Meet the most famous physician in the American Colonies and a patriot on par with George Washington.

Want to be inspired? See how some historic but timeless speeches have struck a chord with Americans.

A Visit to the Everlgades - A staggeringly diverse collection of creatures, plants, and habitats make up the Everglades’ unique ecosystem.

On the Home Front: The United States in World War II — The support and sacrifices of America’s home front citizens had a dramatic impact on World War II’s outcome.

Women Trailblazers of the 1800s — Meet some women who broke the traditional mold and choose careers and professions over home-centered lives.

Americans have an impressive history of helping others through donations of their time, talent, and money.

Sherman's Georgia Campaign — William T. Sherman used the “hard hand of war” to break the South’s will to fight and to bring the Civil War to an end.

A Novel Look at History - What makes great stories? For America’s 19th-century novelists, the answer was to write about what they knew.

Benjamin Franklin - He spent his life making improvements: on a personal level, in his community, and for the future of the nation.

Gone-A-Whaling — 200 years ago, whales weren’t a protected species—they were hunted to supply raw materials for a number of American industries.

Work, Work, Work! Spotlight on Child Labor
An effort to protect children and childhoods led to the creation of important labor laws 100 years ago.

The United States and World War I
Instead of being the “war to end all wars,” the Great War set the stage for modern warfare in the 20th century.

Time For Reform: The Progressive Era (1890–1920)
Major economic, political, and social reforms dominated American life at the turn of the 20th century.

Helen Keller: Against All Odds
By pursuing a full and productive life, Helen Keller changed how the world viewed people with disabilities.

The Transcontinental Railroad
All aboard for a look at the railroad that linked the nation, and the dreamers and laborers who made it happen.

Chicago 
Welcome to Chicagoland, where people, events, and ideas came together to create America’s Midwestern marvel.

Decades of compromises, debates, negotiations, and arguments about slavery could not prevent the Civil War.

Hamilton’s hard work, intelligence, and passion earned him a spot among our nation’s Founding Fathers.

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