250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

Pasadena City Hall: A Towering Achievement
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Pasadena City Hall: A Towering Achievement

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a grandiose California government building influenced by beaux arts design.

‘Young Washington’: The Father of Our Country as You’ve Never Seen Him
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‘Young Washington’: The Father of Our Country as You’ve Never Seen Him

This daring historic action piece takes big chances and mostly pays off in big ways.

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery
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Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

‘Guarding Our Guardians’: Helping the Nation’s Neglected Veterans
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‘Guarding Our Guardians’: Helping the Nation’s Neglected Veterans

Dr. Chrisanne Gordon details the numerous obstacles faced by military personnel when they transition back to civilian life.

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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

Pasadena City Hall: A Towering Achievement

Pasadena City Hall: A Towering Achievement

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a grandiose California government building influenced by beaux arts design.

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.

‘Young Washington’: The Father of Our Country as You’ve Never Seen Him

‘Young Washington’: The Father of Our Country as You’ve Never Seen Him

This daring historic action piece takes big chances and mostly pays off in big ways.

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

‘Guarding Our Guardians’: Helping the Nation’s Neglected Veterans

‘Guarding Our Guardians’: Helping the Nation’s Neglected Veterans

Dr. Chrisanne Gordon details the numerous obstacles faced by military personnel when they transition back to civilian life.

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.

‘Old Glory’: Oh, Those Stars and Stripes

‘Old Glory’: Oh, Those Stars and Stripes

The nation’s flag has many stories to tell as America has grown and changed in 250 years.

The Massachusetts State House: A Beacon of History and Government

The Massachusetts State House: A Beacon of History and Government

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of America’s oldest continuously functioning state capitol buildings.