California entered the union in 1850 as a free state—yet black Californians are about to cash out big on reparations.

In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

"Stand Your Ground" laws have gained renewed attention following the release of Netflix's new documentary "The Perfect ...

By Ken Bridges / Special to the Herald Democrat The Civil War era produced many interesting figures in Texas History. Among them was Samuel B. Maxey, a lawyer, Confederate general, and U. S. Senator.

Thousands of people protesting President Donald Trump’s leadership marched peacefully Saturday on Main Street and covered the ...

The following were elected into the Cambria County Military Hall of Fame at a ceremony held Saturday at 1st Summit Arena @ ...

What do we mean by “individualism” in the American tradition? It is not separatist or atomistic, but rather freedom from having state actors running one’s ...

The Historic City of Jefferson hosted the JC200 Street Fair on Friday evening on Madison Street near the Missouri Governor's ...

Learn how to access Union and Confederate military and pension records, discover research tips and find hidden family history ...

Congress created the United States Department of Defense in 1949 as part of a comprehensive effort to modernize the military and adapt to the international order that was taking shape ...

The City of Galveston on Thursday revealed a new initiative to develop a national Juneteenth center in the city where a Union ...