History
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America's Peak Socialism — Abandoned a Century Ago
Virtually no attention has been paid to the period in U.S. history when the government took maximum control of the private-sector economy.
The Left Defends an Indefensible Smithsonian
Not surprisingly, "progressive" historians and the mainstream media have come out in full support of the Left's long march through the Smithsonian Institution.
Saving the Smithsonian From the Left
A long-anticipated report from the Trump administration details a Smithsonian Institution replete with self-loathing American history.
The Background That Made the Revolution Possible
The American Revolution was the product of extraordinary individuals. But background circumstances also contributed.
America 250: Uncommon 'Common Sense'
What influence did Thomas Paine have on the course of the war with England and the fight for independence?
America 250: Reconciliation Attempt Fails
King George rejected the 1775 Olive Branch Petition, allegedly ripping the document and casting it on the floor. So much for a peaceful, if not loving, reconciliation.
America 250: Bunker Hill or Breed's Hill — It's a Battle Just the Same
The Battle of Bunker Hill alarmed the members of Parliament, and King George III responded with additional harsh measures.
The Longest Day
June 6, 2026, marks the 82nd anniversary of Operation Overlord, the largest military amphibious operation in history.
America 250: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
As the British troops moved out of Boston toward Lexington and then Concord, they had no idea what awaited them.
America 250: 'One, if by Land...'
The accuracy of British troop movements would help predict their target, so Paul Revere and Robert Newman arranged a simple signal — lanterns in a church tower.
America 250: Moving Toward Independence — Maybe
The taste of Patrick Henry's oration in March 1775 was glorious, but declaring independence was not an action to be taken lightly.
America 250: Things Heat Up in Boston
The Boston Tea Party sent a swiftly delivered message, and leaders on both sides of the Atlantic did not have to wait long for the next confrontation.
America 250: A Brewing Tempest
On May 10, 1773, the British Parliament passed the Tea Act, which would eventually ignite a "powder keg" in the colonies. Here's the convoluted story.
America 250: A Violent Turn of Events
The Boston Massacre is credited with inflaming the anger of colonists against King George III and the English Parliament.
America 250: Gathering Support for Action
Most English would never have considered using "Irish" tactics, but many of the most prominent Bostonians were beginning to identify with the Irish rebels.
America 250: Pressuring Parliament Works — Temporarily
The Stamp Act had been repealed. Unfortunately, the colonial celebrations soured with the news that Parliament had once again tightened the noose.
Welcome Back, Christopher Columbus
A replica now stands in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, courtesy of a White House committed to the memory of the great navigator.
America 250: The Sons of Liberty
There was no organized response to Britain's tax increases until 1765, when an organization formed across the English colonies — the Sons of Liberty.
America 250: The Tensions Increase
Prime Minister George Grenville made it his primary goal to wrangle the stubbornly independent colonists into compliance with a series of new legislative acts.
America 250: Uncertainty in the English Colonies
By 1763, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, not all conflicts had been settled. Into this crucible came British Prime Minister George Grenville.