Much more than a piece of furniture, the president’s Resolute Desk has echoed through history

Kennedy Jr. once crawled and peeked out from behind its front panel while his father worked above, an image so etched into American history that President Joe Biden recreated it with his grandson. The ...

How Comedy Shaped American History, No Kidding

From Carl Reiner’s toupee to Carrie Bradshaw’s laptop, Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History explores comedy in America through the artifacts and memorabilia that have kept us in stitches.

Can you pass this quiz on American history and government?

As we celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, test your civics knowledge and see how your score compares to others.
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‘American history is not somebody else's history’

Braun Professor of American Jewish History Emeritus at Brandeis University. He also is the past president of the Association ...

American icons reflect on the ideals the U.S. was founded on

Leaders in the arts, science and business, including Sundar Pichai, Jamie Lee Curtis, Katie Ledecky and Ken Burns shared ...

These collectors have turned American history into an art form

As America reaches its 250th anniversary, it’s good to remember that the history of our country is told through words, deeds ...

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum celebrates the legacy of the American West

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City preserves the history of the American West, showcasing the cowboy's role and diverse contributions to America's story.