Formation of the Confederacy preceded American Civil War
Discontent grew in the South until southern states began seceding and eventually formed the Confederacy to oppose the Union army in the American Civil War.
The triumvirate and their great compromise
Learn more about Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster and how they made decisions leading to the development of the American nation.
McClure harnessed the power of journalism
McClure was the most entertaining and influential magazine, exposing graft and corruption, and capturing the attention of readers until it folded in 1931.
Invasion of Normandy took careful planning
Learn more about the planning and execution of the Invasion of Normandy — "Operation Overlord" — on June 6, 1944.
Roosevelt led creation of the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt claimed the Panama Canal was his greatest achievement. Find out what led to its creation.
Harpers Ferry raid was the opening act for the American Civil War
John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry in October 1859 stands out as a critical event in the spiral that led to the American Civil War.
Though successful, Mexican war brought guilt
Learn more about how the Mexican war started, ended and everything in that happened in between.
Kanagawa Treaty initiated a new era in the Far East
Kanagawa Treaty marked the end of Japan's 220-year-old policy of national seclusion by opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American vessels.
Foolhardy Custer longed for a feat of valor
Learn more about the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Col. George A. Custer.
Early settlers fortunate to land on East Coast
Early settlers were fortunate to land on the East Coast of what is now the United States because of the richness of the New World's resources.
