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The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National Archives
Congress passed the Presidential Records Act after Watergate, preserving documents that otherwise would have been Pres. Nixon's personal property.
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Hip-Hop History: Dropping The Beat On AAPI Artists
Asian American hip-hop artists and producers speak on why hip-hop resonates with AAPI communities.
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NASA Names D.C. Headquarters After First Black Female Engineer
Mary W. Jackson was part of the research team portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures."
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Celebrates 90th Annual Lighting Tonight
The 79-foot Norway spruce will be adorned with more than 50,000 multicolored lights and topped with a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star.
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How The Rainbow Flag Became The Symbol Of Pride
The rainbow pride flag wasn't always so ubiquitous. Its history starts in the 1970s with artist and activist Gilbert Baker.
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Study: Early 9/11 Responders More Likely To Develop Lung Disease
The study looked at 18,000 first responders.
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Trump And Biden Visit 9/11 Memorials In New York And Pennsylvania
The Presidential candidates paid their respects in person Friday morning in New York City and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Demonstrators Topple Confederate Statue In Richmond, VA
Richmond, Virginia Mayor Levar Stoney had already called for the removal of the statue along the city's Monument Avenue.
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Tulsa Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Race Massacre
The Greenwood Art Project runs through Saturday.
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Lessons Learned: Our History Fighting Of Floods
We've been trying to conquer floods for generations, but nature keeps reminding us no levee or dam is 100% fail-proof.
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June 1 Marks 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race Massacre
The attack started with a false allegation that Dick Rowland- a Black man- had sexually assaulted a white woman.
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New Film School Honors Trailblazing Actor Sidney Poitier
Arizona State University honors Sidney Poitier in recognition of his acting, directing and social activism.
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Senator Blocks Legislation On Museums Dedicated To Latinos, Women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah says creating the two dedicated museums would go against national unity and cultural inclusion.
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9/11 Memorials Stretch Across The U.S. To Honor And Educate
As we inch closer to the 9/11 anniversary, memorials will become a gathering place – for people to mourn and for younger generations to learn.
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After More Than A Decade, The Newseum Is Closing
Since 2008, the Newseum showcased a history of the press. But the "news" museum will be closing its doors after years of financial struggles.
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NBC Sitcom 'Young Rock' Pays Tribute To Andre The Giant
Show portrays both the difficulties of working in the pro wrestling industry and the community it created.
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Retired Admiral Recalls 9/11 At The Pentagon
He made it safely outside the building after helping a few people in the stairwell but others weren't so lucky.
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Fake News And The 1918 Flu
A propaganda machine and a law threatening prison for criticizing the U.S. government encouraged newspapers to censor the 1918 flu and it cost lives.
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Would-be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. Released From Oversight
John Hinckley Jr. — the man who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 — has been freed from court oversight.
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Behind The Lens: The Journey Documenting Navajo Code Talkers
Japanese photographer Kenji Kawano is working on a project nearly 5 decades in the making: preserving the legacy of Navajo Nation Code Talkers.
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Unions Helped Make Labor Day A Holiday. But Where Are They Now?
Labor unions have existed for well over 100 years, but membership has petered out in the last few decades.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide Introduction
This brief introduction provides an overview of the study guide for the AP U.S. History course on the Gilder Lehrman site. Videos in each section provide detailed tips on how to study for the exam. [2:15]
US National Archives
Archive: Friendship Seven
1962 film [57:52] film depicting Astronaut John H. Glenn's first American orbital space flight, documents flight of Friendship Seven in Project Mercury, including a close look at tracking stations around the world.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making
A course for middle and high school teachers explores American history from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction. Utilize provided video, online text, classroom activities, and Web-based activities to teach materials. The online...