Thomas Jefferson's Busy Schedule Led To Two Pioneering Innovations We Use Today
Thomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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12 Facts About Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Activist, writer, humanitarian, Rosalynn Carter is the person most responsible for shaping the role of first lady of the United States in the modern era.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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What Americans Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
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Why Emmett Till's Accuser Claims She Is A Victim Too
An unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
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Juan Orlando Hernández Went From Honduran President To International Drug Smuggler
The former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. based on accusations of trafficking cocaine and smuggling.
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The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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Nichelle Nichols' Fame As Star Trek's Uhura Was Strangely Tied To Martin Luther King Jr.
The 1960s saw many firsts, such as the first moon landing, but Nichelle Nichols' fame as "Star Trek"'s Uhura was strangely tied to Martin Luther King. Jr.
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Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well.
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The Wild Way Elizabeth Holmes And Theranos Tricked Joe Biden
One of the most audacious stunts perpetrated by Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani involved then-Vice President Joe Biden.
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Pope Alexander VI's Papal Bull Had A Disastrous Effect On The Native American Population
History often depends on where the writer, as well as the reader, happen to stand. Were particular acts good things or, ultimately, massive tragedies?
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Shady Details About George Washington
Nothing can take away all the great things Washington did for the U.S.A., but he wasn't perfect. Here are some shady details about George Washington.
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Granddaughter Looks Just Like The Famous First Lady
Jacqueline Kennedy has a granddaughter who is as beautiful as the former first lady was. Meet Rose Schlossberg.
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Dwight Eisenhower's Lack Of Response To Emmett Till's Murder Spoke Volumes
The brutal murder of teenager Emmett Till in 1955 shocked the nation. However, President Dwight Eisenhower's lack of response spoke volumes on his stance.
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Tragic Details Found In American President Autopsy Reports
Autopsies date back 2,000 years and throughout history, they've helped to explain causes of death. Here are the post-mortem findings for eight U.S. presidents.
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Pope Francis' Apology To Canada's Indigenous Peoples Explained
When Pope Francis journeyed to Canada, the visit wasn't just social. An important aspect was the pope apologizing to Indigenous Peoples on behalf of the church.
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Booker T Washington And George Washington Carver Had A Complicated Partnership
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver were two Black titans of education. While working at Tukeegee they actually irritated each other quite a bit..
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The Untold Truth Of Thomas Jefferson
There have been some pretty great Americans in the rather short timeline of the United States of America, and some of the best have become president.
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Inside Malcolm X's Speech After His Home Was Bombed
Malcom X was a controversial human rights activist who was assassinated in 1965. This is what he said in a speech right after his home was bombed.
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Why Three Chapters Of The Autobiography Of Malcolm X Were Never Published
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" is a crucial text, but three removed chapters, thought to be too controversial, provide insight into Malcolm X's narrative.
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The True Story Behind The Execution Of Over 3 Dozen Native Americans In Minnesota
It was famously observed by General William Sherman that war is hell. For the defeated, the aftermath of war can also be a time of injustice and cruelty.
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The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son
Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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