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There is a long history of sheriffs reinforcing social inequality − both informally and by using formal powers of their office
30 years ago, the company had grand plans to build a history-themed park in Virginia. But efforts to ‘Disneyfy’ American history met staunch opposition, even in the halcyon 1990s.
The first widespread agreement across the American Colonies dealt with economic independence from British trade and taxation.
While 4 presidents have been killed, many others have been victims of plots to end their lives − sometimes because of political anger, but many other times for incomprehensible reasons.
Alcohol is a window into American history, from 17th-century rum production to young people’s declining interest in drinking today.
Donald Trump often speaks of an America in decline. Kamala Harris counters with a rival emotional appeal centered around excitement and joy.
Latter-day Saints’ attitudes toward the word ‘Mormon,’ often used to describe the church, have had highs and lows − like other Americans’ often-tense relationship with the faith.
The nascent LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Christian right each strongly shaped the early years of HIV/AIDS, a historian explains.
The Whigs started holding political conventions in the 1830s − and historians from the Smithsonian who visited the GOP and Democratic conventions this year found the tradition is still very vibrant.
The author of a new book about the 1970 shootings at Kent State University explains why using armed troops to respond to protests is a risky strategy.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are far from the first politicians to change their mind about topics, from the innocuous to important policy shifts.
Can a city that’s synonymous with freeways and gridlock deliver a car-free Olympic Games? Los Angeles has picked up the torch.
Racist mobs attacked a 1949 concert in Peekskill, NY, helping raise anti-communist fervor after World War II and illustrating how hatred could gain legitimacy amid today’s political turmoil.
When US cities offered low-cost, high-quality public transit during World War II, buses and trains were full. Some cities are trying to revive that formula, after decades of disinvestment.
Why are Republicans talking about Kamala Harris’ laugh? It’s the latest stage in a long history of marginalizing Black women.
The last time a one-term president withdrew from the race was 1968 – but the comparisons don’t stop there.
While the phrase has a long history, it’s a complex one, too.
In worrying and consequential times, it is necessary to stay informed about the upcoming US election. Many excellent analyses are available.
An assassin’s bullet couldn’t knock George Wallace out of politics − but it made him seek redemption.
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Professor of History, Penn State
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