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The True Story of Appomattox

By Elizabeth R. Varon / Made by History

Why Canadians are Boycotting American Whiskey

By E. Kyle Romero / Made by History

The Danger of Adjusting State Borders

By Conor William Howard / Made by History

Newspapers Struggled to Cover Segregation in the North

By Jeanne Theoharis / Made by History
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A Battle Over the Census is Brewing

In the 1920s, nativist lawmakers introduced “citizen-only” reapportionment bills. Then, a bipartisan coalition emerged to fight back.

By Brendan A. Shanahan / Made by History

How Trump's Tariffs Compare to Previous Tariffs

Since its founding, the U.S. has pursued protectionism to boost economic growth. But history shows that sometimes this approach backfires.

By Yilin Wang / Made by History

What the Children's Bureau Teaches Us

During the 1910s and 1920s, the U.S. Children's Bureau promoted its programs and established a broad network to create political capital.

By Michelle Bezark / Made by History

The History of High School Student Activism

In the 1960s and 1970s, high school student-led activism successfully reshaped school districts across the country.

By Aaron G. Fountain, Jr. / Made by History

The History of Categorizing Immigrants as Good or Bad

In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories. Today, these ideas remain.

By Hidetaka Hirota / Made by History

Homeownership Impacts American Democracy

Land and property ownership have colored politics in the U.S. for more than 400 years. Now, home ownership is out of reach for many.

By Michael Albertus / Made by History

The Effort To Rewrite the History of Watergate

For decades, politicians distanced themselves from Nixon's Watergate legacy. Now, some conservatives are advancing a new version of history.

By Michael Koncewicz / Made by History

How Sports Betting Took Over March Madness

For decades, the NCAA vigorously opposed sports gambling. Now, March Madness is one of the most bet-on sporting events of the year.

By Jonathan D. Cohen / Made by History

Trump Upends Our Approach to Veterans' Care

Officials have considered balancing efficiency with providing quality care and listening to veterans not just possible, but essential.

By Moyra Williams Eaton / Made by History

Here’s What Was Revealed in the Newly Declassified JFK Files

An initial AP review of more than 63,000 pages of records released this week found some new details about covert CIA operations, particularly in Cuba.

By JOHN HANNA and JAMIE STENGLE / AP

Alcohol Warning Labels May Not Be Enough

The U.S. may add new cancer warning labels on alcohol. But the history of cigarette warning labels suggests that labels alone aren't enough.

By Simar Bajaj / Made by History

What an All-Female Team to Summit Denali Can Teach Us About Historic Firsts

A look at historic firsts in American culture offers hope: These long roads will arrive at the destination, writes Cassidy Randall.

By Cassidy Randall

Historians Call Trump a 'Transformative President'

Whatever one feels about Trump’s return to the White House, some historians say Presidencies like his and Roosevelt's can signal a new era.

By Justin Peck / Made by History

1860s Prussia Teaches Us About Constitutional Crises

The history of a constitutional crisis in 1860s Prussia could teach Americans today the importance of public participation in democracy.

By Christine Adams / Made by History

The Long Fight Against the Department of Education

President Donald Trump's cuts to the Department of Education are part of a nearly century-long crusade by conservative Christian groups.

By Austin Steelman / Made by History

The History of U.S.-China Cultural Exchange

There is a long history of American and Chinese citizens forging relationships with one another through cultural exchange.

By Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History
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