On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million
The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is ...
On this day in history, October 21, 1797, legendary warship USS Constitution is launched in Boston
The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in ...
Presidents of the United States: George Washington, the Founding Father of America
George Washington, the first president of the United States, remains a towering figure in American history – the president by ...
Presidential history: 19th century ballot box stuffing
In the 1844 presidential election, New York City had a turnout of 55,000 at the polls with only 41,000 eligible voters ...
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Examining the history and friendship between the Philippines and the United States
Long before the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 and the initial wave of Chinese migration to America in the mid-1800s ...
The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship
A century ago, when Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, key questions about Native sovereignty were left unresolved.
On this day in history, October 13, 1792, cornerstone of White House is put down
The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct.
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The Untold History of Gold Rushes in the United States
Though the days of massive gold rushes have passed, the legacy of these events remains in the towns, industries, and legends they left behind, shaping the history of the United States for generations ...