1852: The first direct train from the East arrived in Chicago to the sound of a firing cannon and the sight of an immense ...

In the initial stretch of his second term, Trump has pursued a different vision than virtually any of his 44 predecessors.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced incarceration of more than 120,000 ...

Welcome to another fascinating installment of 'This Day in History,' where we explore significant events that have shaped our ...

It was in May/September 1945 when WWII ended – the bloodiest and most horrible war ever fought in human history. The war that caused the creation of the UNO in 1945 to protect the world from similar ...

The holiday hasn’t been celebrated on Washington’s actual birthday of Feb. 22, or any other president’s birthday, for more than 50 years. Presidents Day became the popular name after the holiday was ...

Several presidents have their names attached to some of Colorado's greatest natural treasures. After all, it takes a ...

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to ...

Prior to the tariffs, the US had a massive trade deficit with Japan. In 1986, the deficit was about $55bn. The deficit ...

What a first lady eats can say a lot about the food values of a presidential administration. Some first ladies have particular tastes and favorite foods.

Schlesinger Jr. Award for “Distinguished Writing” of American history. Leuchtenburg’s notable books include “Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal” and “The Perils of Prosperity,” a history of the ...