#American History

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Homeland Security’s Use of Historic Art Sparks Controversy Over National Identity

The Department of Homeland Security’s recent promotion of John Gast’s Manifest Destiny painting reignites debate over America's historical narrative and whose heritage it truly represents.

By Chloe Dubois • August 28, 2025 3 MIN READ

John Gast, a German immigrant residing in Brooklyn, created “American Progress” in 1872, illustrating his vision of the expanding American frontier.

Ten Years On, 'Hamilton' Stands as a Cultural Mirror and Caution

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Peter Philpott’s letter highlights the significance of embracing America’s complex history and learning from its lessons.

Honoring America’s Complex History: A Student’s Plea to Preserve Our True Stories

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Eric William Morris and cast performing in “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical” at Signature Theater, Arlington, Virginia.

Reexamining American Legends: Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilkes Booth Take Center Stage

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A historical lithograph illustrating Charles Sumner’s death in 1874.

Beyond the Senate Assault: The Complex Legacy of Charles Sumner

A new biography sheds light on Charles Sumner’s profound legal intellect and personal challenges, moving past his infamous Senate caning.

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler in 2004, recognized as the last surviving grandson of John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States who served from 1841 to 1845.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Last Living Grandson of U.S. President John Tyler, Passes Away at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the final surviving grandson of John Tyler, the 10th U.S. president, has died at age 96, marking the end of a remarkable family lineage that spanned nearly the entire history of the United States.

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Nathaniel Shoup, who served with Company C, 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, died in 1862.

Remembering the True Meaning of Memorial Day: A Call to Honor Sacrifice and Democracy

As Memorial Day approaches, it is vital to reflect on the sacrifices of Union soldiers and the enduring values of freedom and democracy they defended during the Civil War. This article revisits the origins of the holiday and its significance in today’s divided world.

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Sam Calabrese, a National Park Service volunteer, assists a visitor in locating a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the 50th anniversary of Saigon’s fall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Marks 50 Years with Reflection and Healing

On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial experienced a mix of sorrow, anger, and ultimately, a sense of peace and closure.

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Representative J. Parnell Thomas, chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, in discussion with actor Robert Taylor in 1947.

New York Historical Exhibition Revisits the Red Scare’s Impact on American Society

The New York Historical presents an exhibition examining the anti-Communist campaign that disrupted Hollywood and shaped American political culture.

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