American Essence
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A Reader Reflects on the Meaning of the ‘American Dream’
A reader considers her family’s entrepreneurial journey and how America made it possible for her great-grandfather to succeed.
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Brooklyn Bridge: A Pause at the Top
In this installment of History Off the Beaten Path, we visit, for its rich history, one of the United States’ most noteworthy engineering achievements.
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America in Focus: Capturing the Milestone Moments in Our Nation’s History
From the construction of the Capitol to Yellowstone and the Wright brothers’ first flight, these photographs capture the milestones that shaped America.
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‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
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How a Meeting in Grand Central Hotel Saved the Game of Baseball
In ‘This Week in History,’ with the game of baseball in turmoil, a Chicago businessman executes a gutsy plan to form a new league.
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Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,’ a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady
Senior adviser to First Lady Melania Trump explains how the film ‘Melania’ documents a process never revealed before: preparing for the inauguration.
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A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation
Matthew Spalding’s ‘The Making of the American Mind’ presents the founders’ beliefs that resulted in the Declaration of Independence.
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Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor
From a reluctant singer to repeat performer at the White House, Macchio shares his astounding journey.
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The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
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Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
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Marguerite Higgins: The Courageous Front Line Reporter
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young woman who braved danger and broke the mold for female war correspondents.
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1776: The Symbol of America’s Enduring Principles
Historian Gordon Wood discusses the country’s founding and championing of the principles of liberty and equality for 250 years.
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Former Ohio Governor John Kasich on Why Faith Can Help America Become Stronger
The former governor talks about faith communities in America and the power we all possess to bring good to the world.
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Conquering Hills: The Incredible Story of Navy SEAL and Paralympic Champion Dan Cnossen
Through discipline and perseverance, an injured Navy SEAL turned his life’s darkest moment into a story of victory.
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5 Living Museums Where History Comes Alive
Where visitors can immerse themselves in our storied past.
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The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?
The constitutional struggle that produced the Bill of Rights and secured enduring protections for individual liberty.
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John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
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‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union
This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.
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The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
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How San Francisco Rebuilt in Time for the First Transcontinental Phone Call
In ‘This Week in History,’ as San Francisco rebuilt after an earthquake to host the World’s Fair, a phone company promised to accomplish the impossible.
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A Reader Reflects on the Meaning of the ‘American Dream’
A reader considers her family’s entrepreneurial journey and how America made it possible for her great-grandfather to succeed.
|
Brooklyn Bridge: A Pause at the Top
In this installment of History Off the Beaten Path, we visit, for its rich history, one of the United States’ most noteworthy engineering achievements.
|
America in Focus: Capturing the Milestone Moments in Our Nation’s History
From the construction of the Capitol to Yellowstone and the Wright brothers’ first flight, these photographs capture the milestones that shaped America.
|
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
|
How a Meeting in Grand Central Hotel Saved the Game of Baseball
In ‘This Week in History,’ with the game of baseball in turmoil, a Chicago businessman executes a gutsy plan to form a new league.
|
Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,’ a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady
Senior adviser to First Lady Melania Trump explains how the film ‘Melania’ documents a process never revealed before: preparing for the inauguration.
|
A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation
Matthew Spalding’s ‘The Making of the American Mind’ presents the founders’ beliefs that resulted in the Declaration of Independence.
|
Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor
From a reluctant singer to repeat performer at the White House, Macchio shares his astounding journey.
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The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
|
Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
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Marguerite Higgins: The Courageous Front Line Reporter
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young woman who braved danger and broke the mold for female war correspondents.
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1776: The Symbol of America’s Enduring Principles
Historian Gordon Wood discusses the country’s founding and championing of the principles of liberty and equality for 250 years.
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Former Ohio Governor John Kasich on Why Faith Can Help America Become Stronger
The former governor talks about faith communities in America and the power we all possess to bring good to the world.
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Conquering Hills: The Incredible Story of Navy SEAL and Paralympic Champion Dan Cnossen
Through discipline and perseverance, an injured Navy SEAL turned his life’s darkest moment into a story of victory.
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5 Living Museums Where History Comes Alive
Where visitors can immerse themselves in our storied past.
|
The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?
The constitutional struggle that produced the Bill of Rights and secured enduring protections for individual liberty.
|
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
|
‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union
This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.
|
The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
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How San Francisco Rebuilt in Time for the First Transcontinental Phone Call
In ‘This Week in History,’ as San Francisco rebuilt after an earthquake to host the World’s Fair, a phone company promised to accomplish the impossible.
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