Paying respect to these public figures reminds us to remember the millions of other Americans who served their country.

As the ocean liner sank, a young man who couldn’t swim chose to save others rather than himself.

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Gold Rush created a demand for quick mail delivery, resulting in the world’s longest stagecoach trail.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a hotelkeeper leads the Union subsistence department, combats a false accusation, and manages London’s best hotel.