Vote by Mail Has a Long History in the United States
Postal voting can trace its roots to soldiers voting away from home during the Civil War and World War II.…
How the 2000 Election Results Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision
Five hundred and thirty-seven votes. That’s all that separated Democrat Al Gore and his Republican challenger George W. Bush when,…
Lying in State: The History Behind the Solemn Tradition
Since 1852, 35 people have been given the great honor of lying in the state: 12 presidents, two vice-presidents, plus…
Why Do 9 Justices Serve on the Supreme Court?
It is only since 1869 that nine judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court. Previously, Congress regularly changed the…
7 Fires That Changed History
Content 1. The burning of the great library of Alexandria 2. The Great Fire of London 3. The Great Fire…
What Is the Hatch Act and Why Was Established in 1939?
The Hatch Act was enacted in 1939 to prevent federal employees from engaging in political activities while they are on…
The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI
When the United States finally decided to enter World War I in 1917, there was opposition at home from those…
“Battle of the Sexes” – HISTORY
On September 20, 1973, in a high-profile “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top player Billie Jean King, 29, defeated…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, Dies at Age 87
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a revolutionary lawyer, longtime advocate for gender equality and public servant who served as a Supreme Court…