The Founding Fathers understood the importance of literacy and used it to unite a country.

In ‘This Week in History,’ a Christmas miracle provided an Indiana village its name, ultimately leading to the first ever theme park.

A badly burned cub, rescued from a New Mexico fire, became a symbol of safety and prevention and one of the country’s most endearing advertising images.

Plantation-owner Francis Marion was key in thwarting British plans during the Revolutionary War.