Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian
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Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a a young bookseller who moves to Washington and becomes the most consequential librarian of Congress.
Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures
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Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we underscore the rich cultural heritage of an Appalachian region.
Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers
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Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson showed remarkable qualities in their respective fields: in the military, in legal defense, and in the written word.
How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’
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How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’

In ‘This Week in History,’ more than 1,000 people sailed to America, some seeking religious freedom, and founded a city of revolutionary significance.

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The Tennessee Hometown of President Andrew Johnson

The Tennessee Hometown of President Andrew Johnson

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how and where the first post-Civil War president labored, lived, and now rests.
Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian

Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a a young bookseller who moves to Washington and becomes the most consequential librarian of Congress.
The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game

The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game

Charaliyil Unnikrishnan helped shut down illicit alcohol production and instead encouraged his village to play chess.
Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures

Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we underscore the rich cultural heritage of an Appalachian region.
Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers

Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson showed remarkable qualities in their respective fields: in the military, in legal defense, and in the written word.
How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’

How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’

In ‘This Week in History,’ more than 1,000 people sailed to America, some seeking religious freedom, and founded a city of revolutionary significance.
The Day Custer’s Luck Ran Dry

The Day Custer’s Luck Ran Dry

In this latest installment of When Character Counted, we meet an American soldier whose bravery was unquestioned. The same cannot be said of his common sense.
Four Chaplains Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Four Chaplains Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

A World War II maritime disaster showed the courage of men of faith.