Famous People Who Passed Through Ellis Island
Ellis Island, New York, was the first port of call for immigrants for over half a century. Masses of people have passed through, including a few famous ones.
Read MoreEllis Island, New York, was the first port of call for immigrants for over half a century. Masses of people have passed through, including a few famous ones.
Read MoreDuring his inauguration ball on January 19, 1993, former president Bill Clinton busted out his saxophone. Here's what happened to the instrument.
Read MoreThe March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
Read MoreNot all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
Read MoreThe 1950s was a time of changing childhoods. Here are some things that were commonplace in the 1950s that have largely vanished from American schools today.
Read MoreBlaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.
Read MoreBayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story.
Read MoreJoining a fraternity or sorority has been a defining part of college life for over a century. But its history has not always been as illustrious as its alumni.
Read MoreDuring World War II, the U.S. government created the direct predecessor of the CIA. Women played a huge role in espionage but working in that role wasn't easy.
Read MoreThe Salem Witch Trials make up one of the most shocking tales from American history. Here's the story of the accusers at the center of it all.
Read MoreMartin Scorsese brought David Grann's book "Killers of the Flower Moon" to life in 2023. But how close to the reality did the film stay, and what was left out?
Read MoreWhile 35 is the minimum age to run for president of the United States, there's no maximum. Here are the oldest presidents throughout history.
Read MoreBeing the child of a U.S. president is a tall order - especially if your father was Theodore Roosevelt. Here's what became of Roosevelt's six children.
Read MoreThe death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
Read MoreThese first ladies were actually really weird people. Not all of them toed the line.
Read MoreDonald Trump's net worth isn't quite what he makes it out to be, to say the least. Here's what we can determine is actually his wealth.
Read MoreBonnie and Clyde are perhaps the most romanticized outlaws of all time. At a time when gangsters were celebrities, they stood out.
Read MoreGrover Cleveland was the only president to have a White House wedding. So what it was like to attend the only presidential wedding in the White House?
Read MoreAmerica's first ladies have been mostly scandal-free, but they have run afoul of the press occasionally. Here are some first ladies' most scandalous moments.
Read MoreHannah Crafts is considered to be one of the first known Black female novelists in the United States. Let's dive into her fascinating backstory.
Read MoreTheodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees in the White House despite living there with his wife and six children. Some may consider his reason practical.
Read MoreWhile presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
Read MoreThe White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
Read MoreThe United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
Read MoreHere are the best onscreen portrayals of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, ranked from worst to best.
Read MoreColumbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
Read MoreElection seasons in the United States run significantly longer than in other countries, and many experts use previous elections to predict the next.
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