American History

A horrific reminder of the devastating consequences of war crimes! — The Manila Incident occurred in the Philippines during World War II, and it was a devastating incident. Manila was used as a battleground by American and Japanese forces in 1945 as the war ended. The Japanese military brutally and randomly killed many civilians and war prisoners during the fight, now…

Please Don’t Call the Whole Thing Off History is outdated. Our version we live by is white. But in America it wasn’t always. And it wasn’t unified at all before the Civil War. That appearance of unity is false, newly constructed, and must end. …

How Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a U.S. medical degree — In 1845 America, there was no such thing as a qualified female physician. The few who existed at the time were backroom abortionists with no medical license. …

From child labor to racial segregation, Kansas has a dark past that many people are not aware of. — Kansas is a state known for its wheat fields, prairies, and small-town charm. But did you know that some shocking things were considered normal in the state’s history? Kansas is so all-American it contains Superman’s fictional home town of Smallville. From child labor to racial segregation, Kansas has a dark…

She was an American of Japanese heritage from Hawaii — She served her country in the U.S. Capitol As this Women’s History Month in the United States of America comes to an end, it is fitting to remember a remarkable woman of Japanese heritage who made a mark on history. Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was born on December 6, 1927…

The Boston Irish Gang Wars of the early 20th century are remembered as a dark and thunderous time. — Crime lords ran the streets, vying for power and influence, while police officers and the law did their best to maintain the peace. Fierce turf wars between rival gangs like the North and South Side Irish made a living in the city dangerous. …