Today some 4 million kids still wear those iconic cloth sashes dotted with merit badges—a tradition first introduced by the Boy Scouts in 1911 and the Girl Scouts in 1912.

The answer to that question has changed over the course of the United States' history. Usually, over time, our country has recognized the rights of more and more sorts of people to vote.

The first flag of the United States is a symbol of liberty with a rich history. Uncover the story behind the flag of America, its design, and the meaning of the stars and stripes, and facts about ...

Schools across the country have been caught up in spirited debates over what students should learn about United States history. We talked to seven social studies teachers about how they run their ...

Robert Remini talked about his book [A Short History of the United States] (Harper; October 7, 2008). The historian of the United States House of Representatives presents a history of the United ...

Most Americans easily recognize as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he’s almost always ...