02/11/2014 - 11:24
In Abraham’s Lincoln’s neighborhood, one resident made a daring fight against slavery.
01/23/2014 - 08:00
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, which turned 50 on Jan. 23, has about 3 million objects and archival materials in its collection. You can see 10 of them in this photo gallery. Read more about the museum here. [Photos courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.]
01/22/2014 - 17:26
The National Museum of American History, now fabulous at 50, has much to offer.
01/11/2014 - 20:00
50 years ago:
On Jan. 11, 1964, Dr. Luther Terry, then Surgeon General, released a landmark report – the first of its kind on smoking and health – concluding that smoking causes lung cancer, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
01/08/2014 - 17:00
The original lyrics and the original flag that inspired them will be united in a special exhibit this summer to celebrate the bicentennial of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
01/07/2014 - 13:00
A simple ceramic jar for tea storage, crafted in China centuries ago, eventually made its way to Japan, where it was given a name, “Chigusa,” and became one of the most revered objects of Japan’s “art of tea.” Soon it will be on display in the U.S. for the first time.
01/01/2014 - 14:22
The War of 1812 and the Civil War continue to hold prominent places on the calendar of commemorations this year. But the centennial of World War I will take center stage.
12/31/2013 - 11:37
The year 2013 was a milestone anniversary for many important events in American history, including the bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie and the sesquicentennial of the Civil War.