U.S. States
Stretching more than 3,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, the United States of America is made up of 50 states, each with its own capital, traditions and history.
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Hawaii became part of the union more than six decades after an illegal coup ousted the Native Hawaiian monarchy.
Find out how Kentucky became the center of the world’s production of the distinctive corn-based, barrel-aged whiskey.
Explore nine things you may not know about the Lone Star State.
Though mocked by some at the time, the 1867 purchase of Alaska came to be regarded as a masterful deal.
A Tour of 1940s New York City
Flashback: A Tour of 1940s New York City
Experience the sights and sounds of New York City as if you were visiting in the 1940s. A lot has changed since then, but not everything.
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The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 was signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 29, 1956. The bill created a 41,000-mile system of interstate highways that Eisenhower promised would eliminate unsafe roads, inefficient routes and traffic jams.
Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles—religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions
Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
Newport Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Newport, Rhode Island, with sites including the White Horse Tavern, Hunter House and more.
Providence Revolutionary War Trail
Meredith Ewenson walks the Revolutionary War Trail in Providence, Rhode Island, with sites including the Stephen Hopkins House, John Brown House Museum and more.
Residents in these five states have come up with creative traditions to beat the chill.
When Alaska Joined the Union
In 1867, the more than 580,000-acre Alaska territory became part of the United States. But it would be 92 years before The Last Frontier became the 49th State.
The baggy, knee-length pants were popular in the 19th century—but how did knickerbockers, (i.e. the Knicks) come to represent the city?
As mayor, the movie star challenged his city’s strict ice cream shop laws.
New Jersey’s colonial history began when Henry Hudson sailed the Newark Bay in 1609.
Unlike the rest of the United States, the two states haven’t changed their clocks in decades.
Connecticut, often called the "Constitution State," joined the Union on January 9, 1788, as the fifth state.
Flashback: Vintage Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes in Hawaii have been erupting on and off for thousands of years, and the 1950s were no exception.
The Most Dangerous Amusement Park of All Time
Kids lost teeth on this ride at Action Park.
The Creation of America's Highway System
Without the investment in the interstate highway system, America would not be where it is today.
Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution
From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.
