When we think of the American Civil War, the division between Americans in the North and the South comes to mind. But it ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, considered to be one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, came to an end on ...

The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...

Get a quick and clear explanation of the American Civil War in just one minute! Learn about the key events, causes, and outcomes that shaped US history during this pivotal conflict.

The African American Civil War Museum in D.C. marked Juneteenth with a celebration to honor the estimated 6,000 Black soldiers who went to Galveston, Texas, 160 years ago.

The Declaration of Independence was America’s declaration it would no longer be ruled by England. It effectively became a declaration of war: the American Revolutionary War, or the American War of ...

While it passed the Senate unanimously, it was never voted on in the House. Some Native American men in Michigan attempted to join the Union army early on in the Civil War but were denied.

These men made up 10% of the Union Army and 25% of the Union Navy, according to the African American Civil War Memorial Museum. Their role was critical in the Union winning the Civil War which led ...

A volunteer searching the archives of the American Baptist in Massachusetts has found a nearly 180-year-old document shedding ...

How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over ...

At the Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham, thousands of Black Civil War soldiers are remembered for their contributions ...

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson.