How Philly reacted to the SS United States when it arrived in town
That difference in opinion has been present since the day the ship arrived in Philadelphia in July 1996. Here is how The ...
United States vs. Canada, everything you need to know about the hottest rivalry on ice
Ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship, let’s take a look at the rivalry between the United States and Canada.
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Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom Stopped the United States Post Office Department From Launching on This Day in 1792
The American Revolution cemented the importance of a federally protected post office in the minds of the people and ...
The Department of Education’s History Shows It is Essential
President Andrew Johnson signed the first official Department of Education into law. Although it was not a cabinet level ...
The history of Black people in America must be remembered | Opinion
African-American History – Negro History – Black History - Afro-American History – whatever the preferred title – is about ...
With more than $40 million spent, the SS United States has finally left Philadelphia after almost 30 years
Almost three decades later and with more than $40 million spent on rent, insurance, and feasibility studies, the SS United ...
How students drove the creation of Black History Month | Opinion
Mwatabu Okantah was at Kent State when Black History Month was first celebrated. He reflects on the groundwork laid and why ...
Glitz and history at the border: Laredo throws George Washington a party
The Trump administration’s threats along the increasingly militarized Texas border can’t overshadow a century-old celebration ...
Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long
During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die ...
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A history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court
This article was updated on Feb. 6 at 2:04 p.m. Shortly after being sworn into office on Jan. 20 for a second term, President ...
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My View: What does the future hold for the United States?
Rapidly approaching the century mark, I have the distinct advantage of seeing where we have been as a country.