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Featured Articles
They Persisted for Suffrage
Author: Ellen DuBois
The long, embattled history of women’s suffrage that began with the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention continues to this day.
The Rise and Fall of the Bootleg King
Author: Bob Batchelor
A whiskey baron who murdered his wife in a jealous rage, George Remus led a life that embodied both the opulence and violence of Prohibition.
“I Am in Birmingham Because Injustice is Here"
Author: Bruce Watson
Written while he was jailed for leading nonviolent demonstrations, King's open letter defined the Civil Rights movement.
Searching for “Shenandoah”
Author: Bruce Watson
It's one of the oldest folk ballads in our national songbook, but where did it come from? The answer is complex, multi-layered, American.
Henry Ford's Bungle in the Jungle
Author: Mark Callaghan
He was one of America's greatest innovators, but his plan to build a production city in the Amazon ultimately ended in disaster.
Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom
Author: Eugene Meyer
In his latest memoir, Carl Bernstein retraces the path of his early journalism career before he went on to make history at the Washington Post.
Out-of-This-World History
Author: Brent Glass
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville showcases the rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the space program, as well as the legacy of Wernher von Braun and his team.