American History
People, events, movements influencing the history and character of the United States.
African American Inventors 
A brief article on some of America´s most famous African American Inventors. Thanks to these intelligent individuals, our world is truely a better place. Creation of President's Day
Each February America celebrates President's Day. But do we really know why and some other truths behind it? Forefather’s Day – December 21st
It’s a little known holiday which commemorates our beginnings… Check out one of the other December arrivals! Haunted History – Salem Witch Trials
In the earliest days of our country’s history lurk dark events that continue to influence this country from Broadway to L.A. and back again. Find out what really happened in Salem! Martin Luther King Day
On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law that made January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King, a national holiday. Slavery by Another Name – A Review
This book is a stark, painfully blunt look at a system of terror and judicial manipulation in American history that has been too long lurking in the shadows. A modest proposal of what to read on Hurricane Katrina's 3rd Anniversary, in hopes that future travesties can be recognized and fought. The Boston Tea Party - Darjeeling in the Harbor
The famous Boston Tea Party featured Darjeeling. A glimpse at the famous act that led to the American Revolution. The Celebration of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a celebration of life and freedom; of diversity and acceptance; of remembrance and reflection. It’s characterized by community events like bar-be-cuing, dancing, parades, and even, in some of its modern forms, karate and golf tournaments. It also has a very interesting history… The Days Before the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
America’s infancy was rife with conflict – but from those tumultuous times came a country of passionately hopeful people. Here’s what happened just before the first Americans fought for their independence. The First Thanksgiving – 1621
The first Thanksgiving is more legend than history, but its spirit is embodied in the celebration. The Founding of Jamestown
The first successful English settlement in the New World taught the newcomers some harsh lessons. Only with these lessons would a new country emerge. The Importance of Fur Trading in the New World
The expansion of America was not solely due to alliances and creating of colonies. It was spurned by the fur trappers that led to the settlement of the New World. The USS Constitution and Holmes’ “Old Ironsides”
This article demonstrates how history and poetry are intertwined; the history of the important war ship, the USS Constitution, inspired the poet Oliver Wendell Holmes to write his poem "Old Ironsides," which became one of America's most famous and beloved poems. Tracks To Freedom: The Underground Railroad
The undergournd railroad and it´s "stationmasters" gave freedom to almost 100,000 slaves during the days before the Civil War.
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