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History of the Calendar
How time flies The purpose of the calendar is to reckon past or future time, to show how many days until a certain event takes place—the harvest or a religious festival—or how long since something…History & Biography
Frederick Doulgass' autobiographical account of Southern slavery caused a massive stir on its release.Attitudes in the United States (and everywhere) have long been shaped by the histories handed…The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, which is the day that this holiday is celebrated. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the emancipation of…Our History
Over Eight Decades of Infoplease Infoplease.com has a long and remarkable history, from its origins as a radio program to its current status as a comprehensive and engaging encyclopedia website for…U.S. History
/**/ Independence Hall in Philadelphia was where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. Read about the American flag, famous firsts in America, territorial expansion, U.S…The History of Adoption
Ancient adoptions were not always in the interest of the child by Beth Rowen Related Links Slideshow: Famous Adoptees or Adopters U.S. State Department Statistics on…History of Slavery in America | Civics: Links to History
Links to History: History of Slavery in America 1615 1619 The first enslaved Africans arrive in Virginia. 1620 1785 1787 Slavery is made illegal in the Northwest Territory. The…Atlantis: Myth or History?
Myth or history? by Holly Hartman The island of Thera For centuries, Atlantis has been one of the western world's favorite legends, a tantalizing blend of fantasy and mystery…Ballots: Types and History
by David Johnson Italian Origins of "Ballot" The word "ballot" comes from the Italian, "ballotta" or "little colored ball." In the 13th century some Italian communes used ballottas for votes.…History of Camp David
A brief history of the Presidential mountain retreat and its famous guests by David Johnson President Kennedy with JFK, Jr., at Camp David. (Source: John F. Kennedy Library)…Trending
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