Outlaw Jesse James and the Life of Crime
Jesse James was a notorious outlaw. He, his brother Frank, and their gang were responsible for dozens of robberies.
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The Liberty Bell Rings for America’s Freedom
The Liberty Bell has long been a symbol of Freedom in the United States, and it has been exhibited and rang for many important occasions throughout America’s history.
Drive-In Theaters become America’s Gathering Place
Going to Drive-In Movie Theaters was a summer treat for many Americans in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Reaffirms American Principles
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address helped to explain why the Civil War was crucial to the nation’s survival.
Huey P. Long takes the Quest for Power
Huey P. Long (born 1893) served as Governor and then Senator of Louisiana. He was a fiery politician who made many enemies along his path to political power. He died in 1935.
Hoover Dam as a Monument to American Ingenuity
The Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam that stands on the border of Nevada and Arizona, in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The dam provides water and electricity to parts of Arizona, Nevada, and California.
A Brief History of American Baseball’s Spring Training
Many Americans view the start of baseball season as a sign that spring is on its way or has already […]
Prohibition Ushers in the Roaring Twenties
Prohibition was the name of the era when alcohol consumption was illegal in the U.S.
Lizzie Borden Takes an Axe…
Lizzie Borden went on trial for the gruesome murder of her parents. Was she indeed guilty?
No Escape from Alcatraz Prison
Alcatraz Island was once home to a federal prison, housing some of the country’s most notorious criminals.