They may have eyed each other with suspicion before and been sworn enemies after, but the United States and the Soviet Union found common ground during World War II, working together to defeat Nazi Germany.
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Reverently and Defiantly, Czechs Honor Velvet Revolution’s Anniversary
In 1989, peaceful demonstrations toppled four decades of Communist rule in what was then Czechoslovakia. Twenty-five years later, the people of the democratic Czech Republic celebrated and reflected on this gentle revolution.
The American Civil War Then and Now
One hundred and fifty years after the Civil War, Guardian photographer David Levene photographed the battle sites. Here the photos are superimposed with images taken during the war. Accompanied with audio, they help visualize the reality of the war. Have you visited any of these sites or others?
Lincoln and Douglass Shared Uncommon Bond
In this interview, John Stauffer, author of the book Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham LIncoln, discusses the two men’s friendship and their mutual respect for each other.
The Food that Fueled the American Revolution
Today we celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues of hot dogs and hamburgers, but the soldiers who fought for our freedom in the American Revolution got by on very little.
The Gunpowder Plot
In 1605, a group of Catholic conspirators frustrated by religious oppression plotted to assassinate King James in the hope of returning a Catholic leader to the throne. The plot was thwarted but is recalled annually on Guy Fawkes Day, an occasion for fireworks and bonfires in England.
An Oral History of the March on Washington
The March on Washington in August of 1963 was about more than Martin Luther King’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech. Find out first-hand what went into organizing it and what the experience was like.
Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the young United States. It also opened a vast wilderness to American exploration, starting with the daring quest led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
New Beginnings: Immigrant Women and the American Experience
Women immigrants have played a dynamic role in transforming America socially, politically, and economically.
Frederick Douglass’ Take on Independence Day
Listen to a discussion of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech which criticized the celebration of Independence Day celebrations in a time of slavery.
Arthur Miller Biography
Read about the life of Arthur Miller, who used his dealings with the House of Un-American Activities Committee as inspiration for The Crucible.
4 Bloody Family Feuds in American History
History is full of family feuds that have led to acts of revenge ranging from lawsuits to murder.
U.S. Immigration Since 1965
The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 eliminated the existing quota system and resulted in an increasingly diverse demographic.
The Sharpened Quill
An outcast among the other Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine lived a fascinating life and sought to reach a wide audience through his writing.
Nellie Bly: Google Doodle’s 1st original song (Karen O) salutes an American original
In the late 1800s, investigative journalist Nellie Bly reported on issues that shed light on people who were disadvantaged and voiceless. Recently Google paid tribute to her by featuring an original song about her contributions as its daily Google Doodle.
Genghis Khan
The Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, who lived during the time of Macbeth, could have taught Shakespeare’s Scot a few things about ruthlessness. Get the full picture of one of the most powerful men in history.
Stanley Meets Livingstone
Nineteenth-century Scottish missionary and abolitionist David Livingstone gained fame by trekking across Africa and becoming the first European to see many of its sights. When he went missing, the intrepid Henry Morton Stanley was sent to find him.
Harriet Tubman Wins Unofficial Vote to Be on $20 Bill
With more than 33 percent of ballots cast in an online poll, Harriet Tubman emerged as the face that people want to see on a new $20 bill.
The Hatfield & McCoy Feud
Like the Capulets and Montagues, the legendary Hatfield and McCoy feud featured long-standing and sometimes deadly conflict between families . . . and love between members of the feuding clans.
Who Was Edmund Pettus?
Just who was Edmund Pettus, and why was the famous bridge in Selma named for him? Find out here.