America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation to free salves on January 1, 1863.
Supporters of civil rights come together during "Freedom Summer" to register new black voters.
The Homestead Act allows anyone who has not fought against the U.S., and is head of a family, to get 160-acres.
The Supreme Court finds Abrams guilty of sedition; however, the First Amendment today allows people to express their opinions (even when they're unpop...
There was no system in place to help slaves transition from slavery to freedom either in the North or the South.
While Key and Beanes are on the British ship, flag maker Mary Young Pickersgill's flag flies over Baltimore's harbor.
Slaves of Southern owners are subject to the Fugitive Slave Law.
Tammany Hall begins as a place to help immigrants arriving in New York City but becomes corrupt with crooked politicians using their power to swindle ...
Seeing the potential for bootlegging when the alcohol ban takes effect, rival gangs kill each other to claim their share of the business.
Americans have to ration gasoline, because the military needs it.
Within two months of the Treaty of Paris, Washington resigns as Commander-in-Chief of America's military.
George Jung and Carlos Lehder import most of the cocaine in the US during the late 70s and 80s.
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