Food is an integral part of human history, serving as both sustenance and a symbol of culture, trade and power. From the earliest days of hunter-gatherers to modern-day globalization, what people eat has influenced the course of history.

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Food is an integral part of human history, serving as both sustenance and a symbol of culture, trade and power.

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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

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

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Stretching more than 3,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, the United States of America is comprised of 50 states, each with its own state capital, traditions and history.

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Top 10 Kitchen Inventions That Changed Food Forever

Flashback: America Loves Coffee

8 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented in America

Makoto Hagiwara Popularizes the Fortune Cookie

Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano

Cinco De Mayo Foods: Tacos