A brief history of anti-lynching bills, and a reminder that Congress has never passed an anti-lynching law
Benjamin T. Arrington
Twenty-Six Seconds: An Interview with Alexandra Zapruder
“I came to understand that our family’s experiences shaped the life of the film and vice versa.”
American Sacrifice: The Pullers
The Pullers are prominent reminders of the level of sacrifice some families and individuals make to serve their country.
“For Conspicuous Gallantry”: Creating the Medal of Honor
“I’d rather have a Medal of Honor than be President of the United States.” — President Harry S Truman, 1946
The Significance of June 19th
The struggle for equality is unfinished and is likely to remain so. But, the fight itself is a necessary one.
Seven More National Parks Interpreting Difficult American History
Seven more national parks that confront and interpret difficult, complex, and contested episodes or periods in American history
The Political Rebirth of “Me Too” Platt
A story of the power of party machinery and how the men behind it try to stifle progress
The Fighting Roosevelts
Discussing the Roosevelt family’s biggest military accomplishments
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Breaking down the nation’s first impeachment trial
The Death of Ray Chapman
Remembering a time when baseball was a life-or-death proposition