by Matilda Cruz | Nov 15, 2024 | History
In 1776, the thirteen colonies of the United States officially declared their independence from Britain and set out to establish themselves as a new nation. To create a new government separate from that of Britain, the colonies formed the Second Continental Congress,...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 14, 2024 | History
American author Herman Melville is best known for his adventure novels and short stories, which were inspired by his real-life experiences as a sailor on the Pacific Ocean. Today, he is remembered as the author of the Great American Novel, Moby-Dick, which was...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 13, 2024 | History
The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975 and was highly controversial in the United States, generating significant public opposition. Many people viewed it as an unnecessary conflict in the fight against the spread of communism, and the loss of nearly 58,000 American...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 12, 2024 | History
On this day, a quiet moment marked the end of a thunderous era in American history. Ellis Island, the gateway to the American dream for millions, processed its final immigrant. After 62 years and more than 12 million arrivals, the great doors of Ellis Island closed....
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 11, 2024 | History
In a dusty desert clearing, just 63 miles from Cairo, a war-weary world watched two old enemies take a historic first step. On November 11, 1973, Egypt and Israel signed a six-point ceasefire agreement that began to pull the Middle East back from the brink. Not an...
