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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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Why History Matters

American history author David McCullough discusses why he believes understanding your history is so valuable.

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How Slavery Led to Texas’s Independence

Learn how slavery influenced the fight for Texas independence. See how the Mexican government tried to stop American immigration and the practice of slavery, leading to the Texas revolution and the battle of the Alamo.

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8 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented in America

From spaghetti and meatballs to General Tso’s chicken, many dishes Americans associate with international cuisine were actually invented in the U.S. Here are eight foods you didn’t know were invented in America.

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Flashback: Vintage Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanoes in Hawaii have been erupting on and off for thousands of years, and the 1950s were no exception. As you’ll see, volcanic action in Hawaii was just as terrifyingly awesome in the Atomic Age as it is today.

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Flashback: A Tour of 1940s New York City

Experience the sights and sounds of New York City as if you were visiting in the 1940s. A lot has changed since then, but not everything.

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Here’s Why Puerto Rico Is Part of the U.S. – Sort Of

Learn about Puerto Rico’s complex history, starting with its Spanish rule to becoming a U.S. territory.

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Washington

Washington, home to the Space Needle, Windows 95, and expensive coffee, has a long and storied history.

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Why Pay Taxes?: Your Dollars at Work

Learn more about the history and purpose behind everyone’s least favorite activity: paying taxes.

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NYC, Then and Now

President Donald Trump has indicated he will spend time in New York City. The last time a sitting president called NYC home, things were very different.

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New York City

It’s densely populated and filled with the world’s most iconic landmarks. Learn some facts and figures behind “the city that never sleeps.”

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Texas

Texas is famous around the world for oil, cattle and state pride, but there’s a lot more we bet you didn’t know about the Lone Star state.

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Deconstructing History: Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is one of America’s busiest train stations, with over 700,000 people passing through it every day. Find out more about this iconic landmark.

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