This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States

Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. His election was among the reasons that led to the ...
The Harvard Crimson

Jill Lepore Discusses New Book ‘We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution’ and the Future of American Democracy

On Oct. 6, First Parish Church was packed for Jill Lepore’s talk on her new book, “We the People: A History of the U.S.

History Today: How Abraham Lincoln became president over a deeply divided United States

Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States on 1860. Within weeks of his ...

This Day in History: Staunton native Woodrow Wilson elected as president

Wilson, a native of Staunton, won the election in a landslide victory, securing 435 electoral votes. Meanwhile, the ...

The United States Military Historical Collection sets up for 27th year

More than 7,000 pieces from American military history will be on display in Willmar in observance of Veterans Day from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11. The United States Military Historical Collection features ...
NBC 7 San Diego

History of United States Cities Hosting the Olympics

This winter’s Beijing Games marks the second time that the Chinese city has hosted the Olympics. They will also be the first city to have hosted both the Summer (2008) and Winter Olympics. Paris is ...
Forbes

A Brief History Of Mortgage Financing In The United States

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. It’s easy to dismiss a historical and introspective review of the mortgage ...