When Star Trek first aired in 1966, those responsible for creating, writing and producing the science fiction series likely never dreamed that its popularity would last longer than the five-year voyage of the starship Enterprise. Star Trek now celebrates its 50th anniversary with great fanfare. Discover details about the show that explain its popularity and... Read More

Most people likely know that Washington, DC is not the first U.S. Capital. However, do you know why Philadelphia stopped being the nation’s capital? Discover details of the move of the nation’s capital from Philadelphia, the historical events, and details related to the move that made Washington D.C. the capital of the United States. The... Read More

While the world mourned the loss of Princess Diana after her tragic death, people around the world remembered her as “The People’s Princess.” Princess Diana gained notoriety and favor amongst people across the globe. Princess Diana quickly became an advocate for the less fortunate. Remembering her legacy means remembering her not only as a member... Read More

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in August 2005. Some of the catastrophic damage allegedly occurred due to the failure of hurricane protection systems and slow response of government officials. Learn how the hurricane developed and the devastation that occurred. How A Tropical Storm Turned Into Hurricane Katrina Katrina developed as a tropical depression in... Read More

The road to statehood for Hawaii did not come easy. In fact, opposition to making Hawaii a part of the United States dates back to the 19th century. Learn about the efforts of the United States to take control of Hawaii. Discover details about how it finally became the 50th state. Early Efforts Of The... Read More

Olympians vigorously train to qualify to represent their country in various events, the Olympics did not always occur as they do today, with winning participants taking home gold, silver, and bronze medals. Discover the origins of the Olympic games and facts about the history of the Olympics. Ancient Olympic Games Greek history dates the first... Read More

Even before writing her now famous diary detailing her life and that of her family as Jews during World War II, Anne Frank already showed considerable promise as a writer. Born in 1929, the powerful words she wrote in her diary gave insight into the lives of her family and friends during the Holocaust. Although... Read More

During the month of July 1976, thousands of American Legion members, along with their wives, gathered in Philadelphia. Celebrating the American Bicentennial, the Legionnaires simultaneously held their annual convention in Philadelphia. The 4,000 Legionnaires gathered at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel for the four-day convention. Just weeks after the convention ended, hundreds of American Legion delegates fell... Read More

When John F. Kennedy spoke to a special joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961, he stated that he believed the United States should commit itself to successfully landing a man on the moon and returning the man back to Planet Earth. Just a few years later, the dream of landing an American on... Read More

Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Gilbert-Motier-Lafayette, often referred to as the Marquis de Lafayette, or simply “Lafayette”, became well-known for his military expertise and humanitarian efforts. Most people recognize his name. However, most people cannot give details of his military service in America and France or other pertinent details of his life. Learn important details about the life of the... Read More