Loc: America's Story: Maryland Day, March 25, 1634

Did you know about the Chestertown Tea Party? Why is there the Mason and Dixon line? What is a "Jimmy?" The Library of Congress provides this article of fun facts about Maryland.

The Library of Congress provides a brief overview of D-Day (in three parts), the day that thousands of American and British soldiers landed on the beaches of northern France.

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.

How did this day come to be the national day for taxes being due? What is it for? To find out the answers to these and other questions, visit this site from the Library of Congress.

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.

On February 14, almost everyone exchanges cards and gifts with those they love. The Library of Congress jumps back in time to examine the history of this holiday and its unique traditions. Includes a video of an original movie by Thomas...

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.

Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.