Tag: US History

  • American History: May’s Pivotal Moments

    May 2025 marks significant anniversaries in U.S. history, celebrating pivotal events from colonial times to modern achievements, including the Kentucky Derby and advancements in civil rights and technology.

  • Warren Spahn: The Winningest Southpaw in Baseball History

    Warren Spahn, a legendary left-handed pitcher and war hero, significantly impacted baseball with outstanding achievements and resilience, shaping the Braves franchise’s legacy from Boston to Milwaukee.

  • American History: April’s Pivotal Moments

    April 2025 marks significant anniversaries in American history, reflecting its journey through revolution, civil conflict, technological advancements, and social transformations across two centuries.

  • Book Review for Demon of Unrest

    This book chronicles the Civil War’s beginnings, focusing on key figures like Edmund Ruffin and the cotton aristocracy, illustrating how pride and ideology led to tragic conflict.

  • American History: March’s Pivotal Moments

    March 2025 marks significant anniversaries in American history, reflecting developments in constitutional governance, westward expansion, civil rights, and technological change over centuries.

  • 50 Years Later: Shirley Chisholm as CBC Chair

    In the annals of American political history, few figures stand as tall as Shirley Chisholm, whose groundbreaking leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in 1975 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial and gender equality. As we approach the 50th anniversary of this historic milestone in 2025, it’s crucial to reflect on…