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The History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill Lepore

Three prominent historians discuss a national milestone arriving in the midst of a politically charged conflict over how Americans see the past. It’s a “goat rodeo,” Lepore says.

America’s 250th: Lesson Strategies for Challenging Classrooms

If you're like me, you may be anticipating problems with the May 31 Fifth Sunday lesson. It seems to me that a teacher could plan a simple, meaningful lesson to build unit cohesiv...

South Street Seaport Museum steps back in time with important words of American history

The exhibit is giving a rare look at original documents---some dating back nearly 250 years---just ahead of the country's historic anniversary.

Pulitzer Prize winner shares historic nature of politics as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham discussed the nature of American politics through pivotal moments in U.S. history. Meacham said t...

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Hosts America250 Celebration

The museum-wide “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Happiness” exhibit honors the nation's milestone birthday. Read More

250 Years of Amnesia: The Debt America Owes Haiti

*America, as you approach your 250th year, you celebrate expansion, power, and global dominance. You reflect on the Founding Fathers, wars won, and economic triumphs. But there is...

The History of VA and Serving Veterans: How America Built Its Promise to Those Who Served

The history of VA is really the history of America learning a hard truth: when a nation sends men and women to war, the cost does not end when the shooting stops. It continues in t...

America's 250th Birthday: Best Lessons and Activities for the Semiquincentennial

These lessons and activities, from exploring key documents of freedom to moments of the Revolution, can help students understand the American story.

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charlie Price says he didn’t learn much about the American Revolution in school. He knew about George Washington, the Battle of Bunker Hill and that the pat...

12 Brutal Truths Behind Why America’s Real History Still Gets Denied

With only 49% supporting teaching the ongoing effects of slavery despite overwhelming support for history education, the gap between acknowledgment and acceptance reveals a deeper...

America250: Giving Women Their Spotlight

America began with a meeting, as every schoolchild learns, when the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia that led in 1776 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.But what...

The Inspiring Stories Of 9 Black Heroes Who Risked It All To Fight For America

From the Civil War to World War II, these remarkable Black heroes from American history fought for their country — even when they didn't have equal rights at home. The post The Ins...