us history

Top U.S. Headlines in the News of the 20th Century

I have always been intrigued by the top headlines and stories of any paper, but especially of those from years past. From World Wars, to assassinations of famous people, to sports accomplishments, to important inventions, to the s...

The Worst U.S. Presidents

The Worst U.S. Presidents of all time, measured by their negative impact on the nation, its citizens health and happiness and its future prosperity. (In some cases - such as the popular selections of Warren G. Harding and Richard ...

The 9 Most Frequently Ignored Parts of the US Constitution

It may be the law of the land, but the US Constitution still finds itself often ignored, whether it be by the federal and state governments or, worst of all, the people themselves. Fortunately, issues such as these have improved o...

Most Controversial Supreme Court Cases

Looking for information about some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases in history? These U.S. Supreme Court decisions, some of which date back more than 100 years, include rulings on such hot button issues as abortion, c...

The Most Important Battles in US History

The most significant major battles in American History, ranked by everyone. Anyone can vote on this list, making these rankings a good way to determine how important these battles were to the development of the United States. Ther...

10 Influential Social Workers of Our Time

The following is a list of just 10 of the countless influential social workers who have worked for a better future. If you’re considering a social work degree, let yourself be inspired by their legacies.

American Ghost Towns

"Ghost Town" is a slang term for a town or city that has, for one reason or another, been abandoned by people. Typical reasons for cities to be evacuated and abandoned by humans include an economic collapse, armed confli...

The 11 Ways 9/11 Changed How We Talk

"Everything changed on 9/11." This was a phrase that you heard a lot in America in the days and weeks following the September 11th terrorist attacks of 2001. There was a strong feeling of unity among citizens of the US, ...

10 Who Would Have Been Better Presidents Then Winner

California's Gold Rush History Tour

The California Gold Rush loosely refers to a period in the 1840s and 1850s when gold was discovered in California and tens of thousands of people flocked to the state seeking wealth. The period began in January of 1848 when James ...