From the lunch counter to the ballot box to Selma marches to the Black Panthers, the Civil Rights Movement (roughly 1954–1968) birthed icons and pioneers who helped change the l ...

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Annie Polland argues that studying our humble roots teaches us what really makes American history exceptional.

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From the classroom to the national spotlight, Ryan Walters' tenure has been full of change, but it has also been full of controversy.

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It’s time to reconsider what we know about America’s Revolutionary War. The history many of us learn presents a patriotic ...

Discover 5 kid-friendly historical sites in Chicago with tips on hours, costs, and accessibility for family visits.