Untold Stories of American History
Why Was America So Reluctant to Take Action on the Holocaust?
A new Ken Burns documentary examines the U.S.’ complex, often shameful response to the rise of Nazism and the plight of Jewish refugees
Untold Stories of American History
The History of California’s Inmate Firefighter Program
The initiative, which finds prisoners working as first responders and rescuers, dates back to the 1940s
The True History Behind Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’
The new series dramatizes the White House years of Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama
Japanese American Incarceration Camp in Colorado Receives Federal Protection
The Granada Relocation Center, also known as Amache, grew to become the state’s tenth largest city at its peak during World War II
Chronicling the Triumphs—and Tragedies—of Life in the Deep South
A new book and traveling exhibition highlight the work of Mississippi photographer O.N. Pruitt
The Fascinating—and Harrowing—Tale of the First Japanese American to Publish a Book of Fiction
After his incarceration during WWII, Toshio Mori released a collection of short stories based on his experiences as a second generation Asian immigrant
Trove of Presidential Memorabilia, From Washington’s Hair to JFK’s Sweater, Is Up for Sale
RR Auction is offering a collection of nearly 300 artifacts, including a signed photo of Abraham Lincoln and a pen used by FDR
When Radio Stations Stopped a Public Figure From Spreading Dangerous Lies
When radio was king, many outlets chose to cease broadcasting Father Charles Coughlin’s anti-Semitic sermons
How Elvis Helped America Eliminate Polio
The rock star’s much-publicized vaccination inspired reluctant U.S. teens to get inoculated
Why Defeated Presidential Candidates Deliver Concession Speeches
The tradition dates back to 1896, when William Jennings Bryan conceded the election to William McKinley via telegram
Catherine the Great’s Lost Treasure, the Rise of Animal Rights and Other New Books to Read
These five September releases may have been lost in the news cycle
The True History Behind ‘The Plot Against America’
Philip Roth’s classic novel, newly adapted by HBO, envisions a world in which Charles Lindbergh wins the 1940 presidential election
The Hidden Power Behind D-Day
As a key advisor to F.D.R., Adm. William D. Leahy was instrumental in bringing the Allies together to agree upon the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
When Churchill Dissed America
Our exclusive first look at the diaries of King George VI reveals the Prime Minister’s secret hostility to the United States
The Puerto Rican Roots of the Mega Millions Jackpot
The first modern lottery in the United States raised funds to fight tuberculosis
Rare Home Movies Show the Private Lives of the Roosevelts
The 16mm film depicts the first couple picnicking, boating, and socializing with their friends, family and advisors
How FDR Took the First Steps Towards Ending Prohibition
In 1932, nine days after his inauguration, President Roosevelt signed an order authorizing the sale of beer
Newly Discovered Footage Offers Rare Glimpse of FDR Walking
Stricken with polio at the age of 39, Roosevelt did not like to be photographed as he struggled to walk
Norman Rockwell’s ‘Four Freedoms’ Brought the Ideals of America to Life
This wartime painting series reminded Americans what they were fighting for
How the New Deal Left Out African-Americans
During the Great Depression, unemployment among African-Americans was twice that of whites – mostly due to segregation
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