US Government
This Cold War-Era Publishing House Wanted To Share American Values With the World
Funded by the U.S. government, Franklin Publications was viewed as pushing imperialist propaganda
The Historical Struggle to Rid Socialism of Sexism
When it was founded, the Socialist Party of America proclaimed itself as the champion of women's rights. The reality was much more complicated
How Gay Activists Challenged the Politics of Civility
From pie-throwing to shouting down public figures, these groups disturbed the establishment to effect change
Anti-War Protests Turn Violent at 1968 Democratic Convention
It's August 26, 1968, and the Democratic National Convention is about to kick off in Chicago. In the background, scenes of turbulence and unrest
When America's Most Prominent Socialist Was Jailed for Speaking Out Against World War I
After winning 6 percent of the vote in the 1912 presidential election, Eugene Debs ran afoul of the nation's new anti-sedition laws
Why Are There Laws That Restrict What People Can Wear to the Polls?
A new Supreme Court ruling changes the course of a century-long debate over speech and conduct when voting
Why Robert Kennedy Transformed From a Conservative Into a Liberal Champion of Civil Rights
A professor of political history looks at how RFK, assassinated 50 years ago this week, was an improbable hero to the left
The Issue on the Table: Is "Hamilton" Good For History?
In a new book, top historians discuss the musical’s educational value, historical accuracy and racial revisionism
Why Teddy Roosevelt Is Popular on Both Sides of the Political Aisle
A historian considers the forces that have shaped the Rough Rider's presidential legacy in the decades since his death more than 100 years ago
Remembering Resurrection City and the Poor People's Campaign of 1968
Lenneal Henderson and thousands of other protesters occupied the National Mall for 42 days during the landmark civil rights protest
These Are America's Ten Most Endangered Rivers
Mining and flood control projects are the main threats to waterways, according to the new report
How Baseball Has Strengthened the Relationship Between the United States and Japan
The effects of war, economic tension and accidental deaths have been mitigated by a sport that both cultures treasure
Why “The Americans” Is Taking a Big Leap Forward to 1987
The beginning of the end of the Soviet Union provides great drama for the show’s final season
A Brief History of Surveillance in America
With wiretapping in the headlines and smart speakers in millions of homes, historian Brian Hochman takes us back to the early days of eavesdropping
U.S. Lifts Ban on the Import of African Elephant Trophies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has said that it will now evaluate big-game permits on a ‘case-by-case basis’
This Historic Gavel Hammers Home the Achievements of Nancy Pelosi… and the United States
The congresswoman donates to the Smithsonian artifacts tied to her first day as Speaker of the House in 2007
The Political Circus and Constitutional Crisis of Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment
When the 17th president was accused of high crimes and misdemeanors in 1868, the wild trial nearly reignited the Civil War
How Tennessee Became the Final Battleground in the Fight for Suffrage
One hundred years later, the campaign for the women’s vote has many potent similarities to the politics of today
Why Black Lung Disease Is Deadlier Than Ever Before
As President Trump prepares to send miners back to work, a near-obsolete illness is once again ravaging coal country
Smithsonian Museums Will Remain Open this Weekend and Monday
The days ahead may be uncertain, but for the time being, the show goes on
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