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Putin and the Lessons of History: A Special Section | Spring 2022, Vol 67, No 2
Vladimir Putin used historical references and a claim of fighting “fascism” to justify war on Ukraine, despite his own glaring Hitlerian behavior.
The Rise and Fall of the Bootleg King | Winter 2022, Vol 67, No 1
A whiskey baron who murdered his wife in a jealous rage, George Remus led a life that embodied both the opulence and violence of Prohibition.
Searching for “Shenandoah” | Winter 2022, Vol 67, No 1
It's one of the oldest folk ballads in our national songbook, but where did it come from? The answer is complex, multi-layered, American.
Recovery Efforts at American Heritage | November/December 2021, Vol 66, No 7
It was a challenging couple of months after the flood, but our offices will soon be operational again.
Massacre at Fort Pillow | November/December 2021, Vol 66, No 7
The brutal murder of hundreds of African-American soldiers at Fort Pillow had a profound effect on Northern sentiment during and after the Civil War.
Ditching in the Stormy North Atlantic | November/December 2021, Vol 66, No 7
After three of his plane's engines flamed out, Capt. John Murray was forced to land at night during a ferocious storm in the middle of the ocean.
Disaster Hits American Heritage | September/October 2021, Vol 66, No 6
Hurricane Ida flooded our offices and caused enormous damage.
Lafayette: A Hero Among Heroes | Summer 2021, Vol 65, No 5
No figure in the Revolutionary era inspired as much affection and reverence as Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette
How We Exposed the Secret Pentagon Papers | Summer 2021, Vol 65, No 5
The New York Times reporter who spent months in hiding analyzing the Pentagon Papers remembers how they broke the story.
“Let’s Go,” Said Mrs. Graham. “Let’s Publish” | Summer 2021, Vol 65, No 5
After we published the Papers at the Washington Post, the Supreme Court decision in our favor has underpinned American freedom of the press.
“Catcher in the Rye” on D-Day | June 2021, Vol 66, No 4
J.D. Salinger carried a draft of his subsequently classic novel with him when he landed on the beach at Normandy.
Kamikazes Shock the Allies | Summer 2021, Vol 65, No 5
The “Divine Wind” began in October 1944 as the Japanese defended against MacArthur’s assault on the Philippines. The Americans who witnessed these first attacks were horrified and shaken, but it was only the beginning.
Revenge of the Nevada | June 2021, Vol 66, No 4
The recent discovery of the hull of the battleship Nevada recalls her dramatic action at Pearl Harbor and ultimate revenge on D-Day as the first ship to fire on the Nazis.
Herndon Climb Honors Heroism During Tragedy | June 2021, Vol 66, No 4
In an annual ritual, Naval Academy plebes must work together to climb a greased obelisk that honors the captain of the SS Central America.
Chief Seattle Speaks to the Ages | Spring 2021, Vol 66, No 3
A century and a half after his death, the Native American leader's vision of finding peace and prosperity in a divided country is more compelling than ever.
They Persisted for Suffrage | Winter 2022, Vol 67, No 1
The long, embattled history of women’s suffrage that began with the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention continues to this day.
B.B. Was King of the Blues | Spring 2021, Vol 66, No 3
A longtime expert on Blues music recounts what it was like to work with an artist who defies definition.
"Freedom is a Constant Struggle" | Spring 2021, Vol 66, No 3
The enduring legacy of the Civil Rights Movement lies not in soundbites from its most charismatic leaders, but in the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people.
James Monroe: The Last Founder | Spring 2021, Vol 66, No 3
The 5th president's policies helped create an “Era of Good Feelings,” a prosperous time never seen before or since in American history.
Ford's Pardon of Nixon | February/March 2021, Vol 66, No 2
Though he defended his decision as being in the nation's best interest, Ford's pardon of his predecessor may have contributed to his short-lived presidency.
A Special Issue on Presidential Misdeeds | February/March 2021, Vol 66, No 2
Here is probably the most wide-ranging look at Presidential misbehavior ever published in a magazine.
Fierce debate among early political factions led to many allegations of misdeeds and abuse of power in Washington's administration, but there was no serious misconduct.
Christmas Dinner at Mount Vernon | Winter 2021, Vol 66, No 1
Roast pig, boiled rockfish, and apple pie were among the dishes George and Martha enjoyed during the holiday in 1797. Here are some actual recipes.
Tecumseh and The Prophet at Tippecanoe | Winter 2021, Vol 66, No 1
While his brother Tecumseh was assembling the greatest Indian confederation the U.S. would ever confront, the “Prophet” launched a fateful preemptive attack in Indiana Territory.
Was the Presidential Election Stolen? | Winter 2021, Vol 66, No 1
There was widespread fraud, especially in the swing state of Florida. We are talking, of course, about 1876.
Humboldt in America | Winter 2021, Vol 66, No 1
When the leading European naturalist visited America and met with Thomas Jefferson, it had a profound impact on the young nation.
Dred Scott: the Supreme Court's Worst Decision | Winter 2021, Vol 66, No 1
Chief Justice Roger Taney made his contribution to the ideology of white supremacy when he asserted that blacks were a people apart, beyond the promise of the Declaration and the guarantees of the Constitution.
Thanksgiving Dinner During The Revolution | November 2020, Vol 65, No 7
A menu for a 1779 New England Thanksgiving included dishes from turkey and venison to pumpkin pie.
The ”Holy Grail” of Broadcast Journalism | November 2020, Vol 65, No 7
Historic microphone used by Edward Murrow for London broadcasts to be loaned to the National Press Club
"This Is London": Murrow During the Blitz | November 2020, Vol 65, No 7
Edward R. Murrow’s radio broadcasts from London, aired live while Nazi bombs fell around him, are classics of journalism – and literature.