Delve into the history of America and you’ll find a plethora of extraordinary events and stories, from George Washington crossing the Delaware River to Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves and ...

On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, USA TODAY is republishing articles published in 2002 that looks at some of the facts and figures related to ...

Here are 10 surprising facts about some of the most intriguing VPs in American history. Alben Barkley, who served as Harry Truman’s vice president, is the one who coined the term "Veep." ...

Get the facts behind the news ... here are a strong starting point for anyone who wants a unique course in American history, but a deeper dive into American cinema will paint a larger, stranger ...