History

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More