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Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.

Did you know that Texas is the second largest state? Do you know what the "Juneteenth celebration is?" View more fun facts from the America's Story website.

This article chronicles the life of John Jay, one of America's founding fathers and the first chief justice of the Supreme Court. Includes a portrait and illustrations.

Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.

This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.

The Library of Congress chronicles the Virginia Company and their settlement of Jamestown, in this fascinating site. Provides photos of the charter, a map drawn by John Smith, and a church tower from the colony.

Help discover more about "the story of the lost colony of Roanoke Island." Why did the Wright Brothers fly at Kitty Hawk? Learn more about North Carolina from the Library of Congress website.

This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.

Peruse a few brief stories capturing a bit of history of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The history of the Brooklyn Bridge is an interesting story from our early days. Go to this site and learn who built it, how it was built, and many more facts. Some original pictures are included.