Longacre Square Catches up with the Times Times Square was originally known as Longacre Square. In 1895, a local developer thought that it would be […]
Norman Rockwell Portrays the Joy of American Life
Synopsis Norman Rockwell was an illustrator, painter, and author who was famous for his illustrations and paintings that depicted everyday Americans in a joyful and […]
A Brief History of the Department Store Santa Claus
The presence of Santa Claus at malls and department stores across America is a Christmas tradition in the U.S. Just how did this annual practice […]
George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor
The Early Years Carver was born in 1864 in Diamond, Missouri to Mary and Giles who were an enslaved couple living on the plantation of […]
Dust Bowl Winds Blow Migrants to the West
What was the Dust Bowl? The dust bowl was the name given to the Southern Plains region of the U.S. in the 1930s, when severe […]
The Underground Railroad: A Dangerous Path to Freedom
What was the Underground Railroad? The Underground Railroad was not so much a place but rather a network of people, both black and white, who […]
The Great Chicago Fire: A City Rises from the Ashes
Mysterious Origin of the Great Chicago Fire The origin of the Great Chicago is a mystery. Legend has it that a cow belonging to a […]
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper, American Skyjacker
An Innocent Check In November 24, 1971: it is a busy afternoon in the Portland (Oregon) International Airport. Thanksgiving is the next day, and harried […]
Coney Island: The Nickel Empire Playground on Long Island
Introduction If someone were to ask you to name one American amusement park, what would your answer be? It would be no surprise if you […]
The Joyous Brilliance of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Transforms Jazz Music
New Orleans born trumpeter, cornet player, and vocalist Louis Armstrong brought joy and spontaneity to jazz and popular music. Childhood Louis Armstrong was born on […]