The long history of the United States imagining it could annex Canada
In 1973, the best-selling novel in Canada was called Ultimatum. It opens with Prime Minister Robert Porter — a name almost ...
The history of American expansion: When the US tried to annex Canada
As President-elect Donald Trump talks of Canada joining the US, history shows that in its early days, America was ...
The History of Unions in the United States
Labor unions are associations that aim to protect workers’ rights and advance their interests. Unions negotiate with ...
The ‘Darkest Day’: The Trauma of Jan. 6 Is Still With Us
Readers discuss a guest essay by a former Capitol Police officer and news articles. Also: Health coverage woes; investing in ...
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Legal History
The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the United States, lawfully created by Congress in 1846 to exercise the authority of the United States in carrying out the ...
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History of United States Olympic Team Flagbearers
The United States flagbearer at the 1908 London Games ... Phelps is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. Note: Some components of NBCOlympics.com may not be optimized for users ...
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and ...
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Has Died at 100
My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip ...
Yes, US Used to Own the Panama Canal. Here's the History
We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.