American history
The Ennui of the Civics Teachers
America's civics teachers conclude that students don't really need to know civics.
GOP Rep Introduced Bill to Ban Democratic Party for Past Support of Slavery
While the Democratic Party did support slavery in its past, the politics of both parties have changed a lot since the Civil War and Civil Rights Era.
America's Future Depends on the Determinant Middle
The future of the youth vote is more up for grabs than some now think.
The American Left Needs a History Lesson
There is no excuse for the historical ignorance of today's vandals and statue-topplers.
Was America Conceived in Racism? Joel L. Daniels Debates Ryan P. Williams
Author Joel L. Daniels debates Ryan P. Williams, president of the Claremont Institute.
America Was Not Conceived in Racism
America's Founding principles are just and worth defending.
On the Monuments: May We Really Honor All of the Dead?
A look back at the Civil War ought to be most instructive.
National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump's proposed "National Garden of American Heroes" is a terrific idea.
Has Liberalism Failed? Patrick Deneen Debates Jonah Goldberg
Newsweek is proud to present a heavyweight battle between two prominent public intellectuals.
Liberalism Has Not Failed
Liberalism's critics fail to appreciate the wonders it has achieved for human civilization.
Jefferson Belongs to Us All—Leave His Memorial Alone
We are all the intellectual inheritors of the Declaration of Independence.
President Trump, History Teacher and Statue Builder
The president is emerging as the defender of the American regime and way of life.
What is Manifest Destiny? The Controversial History of Westward Expansion
In his Fourth of July speech, President Donald Trump said: "Americans are the people who pursued our Manifest Destiny across the ocean, into the uncharted wilderness, over the tallest mountains, and then into the skies and even into the stars."
Trashing Leaders at Home Weakens America Abroad
The new movement to remove all homages to troubled leaders fails to account for the complexity of human nature.
George Washington's Rules of Civility Can Help Us With Coronavirus
To help guide us forward, sometimes it is best to look back to the past.
Native Americans Barely Had Any Impact on the Landscape for 14,000 Years
"The ecological impact of Native Americans before European arrival has been debated for decades," researcher Wyatt Oswald said.
Abraham Lincoln's Stovepipe Hat Is Wrong Size, Didn't Belong To Him: Study
Though the item has long been historically linked with the president, a recent Illinois state study suggest it may never have belonged to Honest Abe.
Civil War Soldiers Used Hair Dye to Make Themselves Look Better in Pictures
Researchers have found hair dye bottles and evidence of a photographic studio at Camp Nelson—a former Union camp.
What is National Day of Mourning? Anti-Thanksgiving History
"This is a time of celebration for you - celebrating an anniversary of a beginning for the white man in America."
Historian Warns America Looks 'Eerily Similar' to Pre-Civil War Period
The Boston College professor, an expert in 19th century America, said President Donald Trump "was onto something" with his Civil War tweets.
Is the Betsy Ross Flag Racist? Meaning, History and Symbolism
Nike came under fire after agreeing to pull a special-edition Air Max sneaker that included the flag, which brand ambassador Colin Kaepernick and many others found offensive.
4th of July: What Is Independence Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
It all started with the Boston Tea Party.
Journey Through American History in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery's culture, its very essence, tells the story of America—the good, the bad and the heartbreaking.
Treat Texas Black Prisoners Mass Grave With Respect
Officials found 95 graves beneath at the site of a new school in April.
U.S. Historians Fight to Stop ICE From Erasing Records
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency wants to destroy years' worth of data, including records on sexual abuse reports, solitary confinement and deaths in custody.
Seth Meyers Mocks Trump with Fake Book on July Fourth
"Benedict Arnold is one of my favorite breakfasts," Meyers reads from a book he jokes is written by Trump.
A High School Teacher Explains History to Kanye West
The rapper tweeted, "Republicans were the ones [who] helped black people." It's a little more complicated than that.
How The Finale of 'M*A*S*H' Impacted the 1980s
Lasting a full eight years longer than the war it was based on, M*A*S*H was one of the most beloved shows in American history.
World's Biggest Family Tree Contains 13 Million People
The dataset has revealed insights into the past 500 years of marriage and migration across North America and Europe.
Women's History Month 2018: Inspiring Quotes
"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." ―Rosa Parks

