New: americanhistoryAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932hive-166405photographyhive-185836uncommonlabhive-150122hive-183397lifehive-144064bitcoinhive-188619krsuccesshive-103599hive-139150hive-101145hive-124908hive-109690hive-180301hive-184714TrendingNewHotLikersammodotcom (55)in quotes • 5 months agoCalvin Coolidge Quotes: Inspirational Quotes from the 30th President of The United StatesThe wisdom of Calvin Coolidge should not be lost! Explore our collection of quotes from the 30th President that reflect his values of hard work, perseverance, and patriotism. Read the full…johnsonwade (28)in americanhistory • last yearExplore the Tapestry of American History with Our 250-Card SetIntroduction: The history of the United States is a rich tapestry of stories, events, and people who have shaped the nation. With our comprehensive "250-Card Set: A Journey through American…ammodotcom (55)in ammodotcom • 2 years agoThanksgiving: The Forgotten History of America's Thanksgiving and What It CommemoratesThanksgiving is the oldest national holiday in the United States. However, its observation is not a continuous presence in American history. While the celebration of Thanksgiving predates even the…lononaut (31)in hive-163291 • 2 years agoMississippi Burning: the First Definitive Timeline of the Murders of Schwerner, Chaney, and GoodmanI traveled to Mississippi last year and went through several recently declassified FBI files at the state archives. If you've seen the movie Mississippi Burning (1988), you might be interested in…thepholosopher (66)in history • 2 years agoLearning about American history doesn't have to come with communist propaganda.Learning about American history doesn't have to come with communist propaganda. If you've been looking for a fun and engaging resource that teaches children about the past without the socialist…alexanderrogge (39)in americanhistory • 2 years agoThis Day in History - Happy Independence DayTara Ross - This Day in History - Happy Independence Day: #TDIH #OTD #AmericanHistory #USHistory #Liberty #Freedom #ShareTheHistory #Independence #IndependenceDay #ContinentalCongress…ammodotcom (55)in magnacarta • 2 years agoMagna Carta Day: The Forgotten History of Magna Carta Day and What It CommemoratesToday (June 15th) is Magna Carta Day, celebrated every year on June 15th, is an important holiday to celebrate the origins of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. This historic…ammodotcom (55)in history • 3 years agoCommercial Ammo: The Untold History of Springfield Armory and America's Munitions FactoriesToday - May 18th - marks the 197th anniversary of the birthday of the firearm designer and co-founder of the iconic American brand Smith & Wesson, Daniel B. Wesson. Smith & Wesson first began…steevnet (25)in americanhistory • 3 years agoTHE BLACK POWERBlack Power In the history of African Americans in this country, there have been some tremendous movements and images that seem to capture the mood of the country and the black community…ammodotcom (55)in police • 3 years agoWeapons of War On Our Streets: A Guide to the Militarization of America's PoliceToday - April 11th - marks the 36th anniversary of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout. Unrelated to the War on Drugs, the 1986 FBI Miami shootout was a game-changer for law enforcement budgets. Police…ammodotcom (55)in usa • 3 years agoThe Sons of Liberty Flag: How The Rebellious Stripes Flag Shaped American PatriotismOn this day in 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act of 1765. This was Britain’s attempt to directly tax the American colonists. Needless to say, it did not go over well. The Act led…wmbakester (51)in freewriters • 3 years agoBook Release: Shays' RebellionIt’s been more than 15 years since I served as the managing editor for Capstone’s Graphic Library brand, a line of nonfiction graphic novels. The idea of telling stories through sequential art was…ammodotcom (55)in civilrights • 3 years agoNegroes With Guns: The Untold History of Black NRA Gun Clubs and the Civil Rights MovementThis weekend marked the 97th anniversary of the birthday of Robert F. Williams. A controversial leader in the fight for civil rights in the 1960s. Learn the full story about him and how he used the…ammodotcom (55)in legend • 3 years agoSam Colt: The Forgotten History of America's Legendary Firearms Inventor and ManufacturerFebruary 25th, marked the 186th anniversary of the grant from the U.S. Patent No.138 to Sam Colt for his revolving-chamber pistol, at the age of 22. Known as the 'great equalizer,' Sam Colt's…ammodotcom (55)in usa • 3 years agoThe Culpeper Minutemen Flag: The History of the Banner Flown by a Militia of PatriotsToday -December 9th, marks the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge. The Battle of Great Bridge is one of the places where historians agree that the Culpeper Minutemen flag was carried…ammodotcom (55)in iconic • 3 years agoOliver Winchester: The Forgotten History of Winchester Repeating Arms' Iconic FounderToday -November 30th, marks the birthday of Winchester Repeating Arms' iconic founder Oliver Winchester. Oliver Winchester was more than just a gun manufacturer. He also served as the 32nd…ammodotcom (55)in western • 3 years agoLouis L'Amour: America's Prolific Western NovelistTo tell the tale of Louis L'Amour is to tell the tale of a bygone America, one where freedom was much easier to come by, though just as dangerous to defend. L'Amour documented the world of…ammodotcom (55)in carbinewilliams • 3 years agoDavid Marshall Williams: The True History of "Carbine Williams"America loves an outlaw. Some outlaws simply need to find their calling, and David Marshall Williams is such a man. A convicted murderer of a sheriff's deputy, no less, he turned his prison…ammodotcom (55)in usa • 3 years agoConstitution Day: The Forgotten History of the Celebration of America's Founding DocumentToday -September 17th, marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day celebrates both the day that the United States Constitution was adopted as well the…ammodotcom (55)in starspangledbanner • 3 years agoThe Star-Spangled Banner: The Forgotten History of Francis Scott Key's National AnthemOn this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Star-Spangled Banner. It might be impossible to sing, but everyone knows the words to the national anthem of the United…