Older generations were drawn toward movements from early U.S. history, with 48% of the Silent Generation and 28% of Baby Boomers indicating American independence from British rule was one of the top ...

Debates over race and history are no longer confined to schools — they’re now reshaping monuments and national parks nationwide.

Gonna shutdown like it’s 1995. The ongoing government shutdown became the second-longest in US history Wednesday, surpassing the 1995-96 lapse in federal funding as it dragged into day 22 with no end ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...

The White House has called for a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions in order to ensure they align with President Trump’s interpretation of U.S. history. “The idea that the ...