The Revolutionary War gunboat “Philadelphia” fought the British for only one day, yet its significance endures. Submerged for 160 years in Lake Champlain, this 29-ton relic reveals how the struggles of 250 years ago still shape our view of American history.
At 104 years old, Geb Galle still remembers watching warplanes ascend over Battleship Row. Dressed in his Navy whites on the USS Nevada, he had no idea that moment would reshape the course of his entire life.
Abigail Adams once famously said, “Remember the ladies.” This article reflects on that call by exploring how families can celebrate Women’s History Month together, with stops in cities like Washington, Philadelphia, and New York—each offering opportunities to learn about visionary women.
In this opinion piece, columnist Steve Skinner argues that America was built on the labor of immigrants and slaves, recalling memories of President Barack Hussein Obama’s tenure. The result is a reflective look at the nation’s history and how past lessons can inform current discourse.
Appalachian State University’s Department of History will soon welcome Dr. Lindsay Rae Smith Privette to discuss the American Civil War in its speaker series. Her appearance reinforces the continuing importance of historical examinations of the conflict, offering fresh perspectives on the era’s lasting impacts.
In December 1836, Ossian Tignor Brown was born in Meriwether County, Georgia, during a time when apprenticeship, not formal law school, paved the path to legal practice. Growing pains were evident in the small railroad town he helped guide, reflecting an era when civic leadership could come from the humblest of origins.
Henry Wilson remains a singular figure in American history as the only New Hampshire native to become vice president. In 1868, while representing Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, he also authored a 467-page book chronicling the legislative efforts that steered the nation through the Reconstruction era.
Five years after a day that has been labeled an assault on our government, its memory remains. Politicians from both sides of the aisle condemned the events of January 6, underscoring the gravity of what transpired and the lasting impact on our national conscience.
As the nation observes another Pearl Harbor anniversary, one hero’s service remains overlooked. This piece calls upon us to honor every individual who served while preserving the truth of those historic events.
In this letter to the editor, a concerned citizen recalls George Washington’s refusal of a crown to highlight worries over a sitting president’s “kingly” stance. The message questions whether constitutional achievements, upheld for 250 years, stand at risk today.
