Washington faced many obstacles in 1794
One of the most difficult obstacles facing George Washington's first administration was that of guaranteeing the loyalty of the West to the Union.
Examining the storied rise and fall of Route 66
Learn more about Route 66's history, unique construction, impact on pop culture and legacy, as well as, how it was phased out over time.
Move to suburbia offered a fresh start
A new era of lifestyle had opened and suburbia appeared to be the best solution to the nation’s housing problem, following World War II.
Roosevelt led creation of the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt claimed the Panama Canal was his greatest achievement. Find out what led to its creation.
Invasion of Normandy took careful planning
Learn more about the planning and execution of the Invasion of Normandy — "Operation Overlord" — on June 6, 1944.
Rockwell’s Four Freedoms represented America
In 1943, Norman Rockwell painted the Four Freedoms and instantly became "America's artist in chief."
Though successful, Mexican war brought guilt
Learn more about how the Mexican war started, ended and everything in that happened in between.
Wilson’s failure later led to United Nations
Learn how Woodrow Wilson's failed League of Nations eventually led to the establishment of the United Nations.
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.
John Adams kept the peace with France
The overriding issue during John Adams' presidency was the question of peace with France. Find out how the second president of the U.S. kept the peace.
