Washington reviewing the troops As commander in chief, George Washington reviewed the western army at Fort Cumberland, ...

The Medal of Honor is the only American military decoration worn around the neck rather than pinned to the uniform. Each of ...

People who are left-handed encounter some of the same experiences as people with disabilities. The world is not designed for ...

The breakup of Yugoslavia during the early 1990s led to the creation of five new national currencies in Slovenia Bosnia and ...

Wooden bowling pin used in the White House during Harry S. Truman's administration, about 1951 Truman installed the first ...

Ford Library Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing ...

Truckers' protest poster The increasing influence of the federal government over the economy has led many Americans to expect ...

Most important, Washington established the presidency as the central power of the executive branch. He carefully maintained ...

That symbolic power has also spawned an entire industry devoted to the preservation of America's collective memory through ...

In 2013 the U.S. government released a redesigned 100 dollar note made from paper with enhanced security features, including ...

The White House serves many functions. As a historic building, it contains objects used over a period of two centuries. It is also where the president and first lady preside over ceremonies and ...

As the nation's official hosts, the president and his family are responsible for receiving a wide variety of dignitaries at ...