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The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?

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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: 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

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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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Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution

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Henry Johnson: A World War I Hero Recovered From History

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The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
5 Living Museums Where History Comes Alive

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Where visitors can immerse themselves in our storied past.
The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?

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: 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

‘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.
How San Francisco Rebuilt in Time for the First Transcontinental Phone Call

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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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Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution

As war spread and towns burned, a blunt pamphlet ended hopes of reconciliation and challenged the legitimacy of hereditary monarchy.
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Pleasures and Profits From the Past: The Best Time Machines Are Paper

Talented writers can make the past come alive, as three famous historians show through their powerful works.
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Henry Johnson: A World War I Hero Recovered From History

American military leaders try to right past wrongs by recognizing the heroism and bravery of a young private.
‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.