War Babies: The Generation that Changed America
Learn about the war babies, the generation born between 1939 and 1945 who shaped American culture and politics after World War II. Discover how they challenged conformity, created a personal and ...
These 11 Speeches from the Last Two Centuries Changed the World
Dec 21, 2014 · Learn about the historical significance and memorable quotes of 11 speeches from the last two centuries, delivered by leaders such as Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and ...
The Horrible Secrets of Operation Paperclip: An Interview with …
Apr 13, 2014 · Launch of a V2 in Peenemünde; photo taken four seconds after taking off from test stand, Summer 1943. The journalist Annie Jacobsen recently published Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence ...
Hippies Won the Culture War — History News Network
Sep 27, 2015 · How the Sixties counterculture of psychedelic drugs, rock music, and casual sex influenced American society and politics. Learn about the origins, beliefs, practices, and legacies of the hippie ...
Poor Whites and Slavery in the Antebellum South: An Interview …
Nov 5, 2017 · Historian Keri Leigh Merritt discusses her book Masterless Men, which explores how poor whites suffered under the domination of the slaveholding class in the South before the Civil War. She ...
Why Preserving Historical Places and Sites Matters
Feb 24, 2019 · Old places matter because they help us understand history in different ways than documents or evidence can. They also reflect our identity, raise questions, and remind us of the past's complexity ...
Jimmy Carter: The Last of the Fiscally Responsible Presidents
Feb 16, 2020 · Contrary to popular perception, Carter kept the national debt low, created no new entitlements, and steered clear of expensive wars. He was among the last of the fiscally conservative presidents ...
Truth and History: Historical Truth and Historical Narrative
Mar 6, 2020 · The article explores the distinction between historical truth and historical narratives, and their impact on international relations. It cites examples of conflicting narratives by Turkey, Israel ...
Are Jews a Race or a Religion? — History News Network
Sep 26, 2011 · History News Network puts current events into historical perspective. Subscribe to our newsletter for new perspectives on the ways history continues to resonate in the present.
The Origins of American Imperialism: An Interview with Stephen …
Oct 1, 2017 · Stephen Kinzer's book explores the controversy over whether the U.S. should expand its influence abroad after the Spanish-American War. He examines the arguments of expansionists, anti ...