The history of American expansion: When the US tried to annex Canada
As President-elect Donald Trump talks of Canada joining the US, history shows that in its early days, America was ...
Jimmy Carter was alive for 40% of US history
Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to live to be 100 years old — a feat made even more incredible by the fact that he ...
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10 of the Largest and Deadliest Wildfires in American History
The Peshtigo Fire remains the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, claiming more than 1,500 lives. It occurred simultaneously ...
The long history of the United States imagining it could annex Canada
In 1973, the best-selling novel in Canada was called Ultimatum. It opens with Prime Minister Robert Porter — a name almost ...
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Impact of the enlightenment on the American Revolution
As we kick off the year commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army, we’ll reflect on the rich legacy of ...
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The Roots of U.S. Work Culture—and Why the American Dream Is So Difficult to Achieve Today
A new book examines the evolution of the American workplace, interrogating the idea that hard work is enough to ensure ...
Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stage
The rise of U.S. Steel, a storied American company, runs parallel to the arrival of America on the world stage. With roots ...