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Hawaii, state, United States

(Encyclopedia) CE5 HawaiiHawaiihəwīˈē, häväˈē [key], 50th state of the United States, comprising a group of eight major islands and numerous islets in the central Pacific Ocean, c.2,100 mi (3,380…

Military Conflicts in U.S. History

This page provides information about military conflicts involving the United States; including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Indian Wars, Dominican Republic, Bosnia, and more.…

MacArthur, Douglas

(Encyclopedia) MacArthur, Douglas, 1880–1964, American general, b. Little Rock, Ark.; son of Arthur MacArthur. At the beginning (1950) of the Korean War he was appointed commander of UN military…

History Features

Recent Features Biography | Business | Entertainment | Health & Science | History & Gov't | Society & Culture | Sports | United States | World Jump to: A…

San Francisco Landmarks

by Liz Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith A city rich in culture and diversity, San Francisco sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Millions have entered San…

U.S. Landmarks Timeline

Find out when some of the most historical sites in the U.S. became national landmarks. by Jennie Wood The U.S. began the National Historic Landmark Program to recognize and preserve the…

August 2002

WorldIraq Moves to Resume Inspection Talks (Aug. 1): Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri invites UN inspector Hans Blix to Baghdad to discuss weapons inspections. (Aug. 5): Iraq says it will…

South Dakota

  South Dakota State Information Capital: Pierre Official Name: State of South Dakota Organized as territory/republic: March 2, 1861 Entered Union (rank): Nov. 2, 1889 (40) Present constitution…

42 Best War Movie Quotes

Top of Page War movies have captivated audiences for generations, and with good reason. They tell stories of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival in the face of unimaginable danger. To…

Cyberwar Timeline

The roots of this increasingly menacing challenge facing nations and businesses by Beth Rowen A cyberattack is the deliberate breaching of an entity's computer system with the intent of stealing…