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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

U.S. Presidents

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played vital roles in shaping the nation—from building the Transcontinental Railroad to advocating for labor law changes to fighting in multiple wars. They made these contributions while also facing persistent discrimination and violence throughout U.S. history.

Asian American & Pacific Islander History

Legacy Unpublished

During the 1920s (often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties"), a surging economy in the U.S. created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.

1920s

The 1960s was one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history. The era was marked by the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and antiwar protests, countercultural movements, political assassinations and the emerging "generation gap."

1960s

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

From religious and patriotic holidays to celebrations of ethnic pride, explore the history of Easter, Passover, New Year's Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day and more annual observances.

Annual Observances

World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945. Explore the battles, leaders and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind.

World War II

Inventions from the telephone to the Model T and the computer have defined human history, and inventors like Leonardo da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Eli Whitney and Alexander Graham Bell have transformed our society.

Allison McNearney ‑ Stories

Americans Celebrated for Two Days After the End of WWII: Watch Now

After WWII, Fears of Liberated Teen Girls Led to ‘Grooming’ Films

Watch the 1968 Democratic National Convention Descend Into Chaos

The 1936 Soap Box Derby Drew 100,000 Rowdy Spectators: Video

Watch Nixon Vow to ‘Bring Us Together Again’ at 1968 Republican Convention

Watch GM Roll Out a Gold‑Plated Chevy Bel Air to Mark 50 Millionth Car

The Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial Pitted Science Against Religion: Watch Rare Footage

Watch Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron and 17 Other Hall of Famers at the 1955 All‑Star Game

Watch the Terrifying Footage of this Volcanic Eruption from 1955

Watch Roosevelt’s ‘Somber’ Independence Day Speech from 1941

US Propaganda Film Shows ‘Normal’ Life in WWII Japanese Internment Camps

Watch a 1950s Knife Thrower Use Her Daughters as ‘Target Girls’