On April 4, 1968, United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York delivered an improvised speech several hours after the assassination of Martin Luther... read more
The Battle of Iwo Jima: February 19, 1945 On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines landed on the volcanic island of... read more
Scurvy is still around — and cases are rising. Why a severe lack of vitamin C can cause the... read more
Assassination attempts and plots on the President of the United States have been numerous, ranging from the early 19th century to the... read more
Mooring bollards, such as this one in the Hudson River, were the first type of bollard. The use of the term... read more
Rita Hayworth remains one of the most enduring images of Hollywood’s Golden Age — a star whose glamour, talent,... read more
In 1872, Victoria Woodhull became the first female presidential candidate. Her candidacy preceded suffrage for women in the U.S. In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first female presidential... read more
The moments when character mattered more than power. Introduction Every generation inherits a story about who we are. For much of the... read more
The Photographer Who Made War Visible War is remembered through moments. But first—someone has to show them. Peter Stackpole was one of... read more
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” is the popular name of the final speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. the... read more
