Historic Figures




Man in a coonskin cap holding a rifle in front of Alamo

9 Legends of American Folklore

Source: How Stuff Works

Folktales show us a lot about who we once were and still are. Check out these descriptions of nine classic characters from American folklore: Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Sally Ann Thunder, Johnny Appleseed, Mike Fink, Pecos Bill, Geronimo, and Old Stormalong. Why were they so famous? Why are they still famous today?







Portrait of George Washington

Where would we be without George Washington?

Source: National Constitution Center

George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.