Hahidi, which is testimony or witness in Swahili, is a concept, a program, a community of people. This free and open-source software was developed by Juliana Rotich. A poster celebrates her vision and accomplishments and deserves an...

This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.

To keep track of time, many people used an almanac. Its elaborate tables of astronomical, seasonal, and religious events provided a useful way to mark time. And its directives on the proper time to do all manner of things from planting...

Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...

Picnics, fireworks, and parades are what we think of when someone says Fourth of July. This day became a federal holiday in 1941 so Americans could take a day to celebrate our independence. View the following slideshow that summarizes...

Describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.

Short remembrance of American fashion photographer and portraitist Richard Avedon, published in 2004 on the occasion of his death, lets you page through a series of some of his most celebrated work.

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870), was a career United States Army officer, an engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history.

General Robert E. Lee (1807 - 1870) was a career United States Army officer and one of the most celebrated generals in American history. He was a top graduate of West Point and is best known for commanding the Confederate Army of...

The celebrated novelist, James Fenimore Cooper, was born at Burlington, New Jersey, September 15, 1789. Having received his early education from a private tutor, he, at the age of thirteen, passed to Yale College, and after three years...

A celebrated general, born in Auvergne, France. Helped out the colonists in the American Revolution.