In the 1790s, if you asked an American what was an “obvious truth,” they would likely say: George Washington. His […]
In the world of diplomacy, there are moments when the stakes are so high that countries must make deals that […]
In April 1793, President George Washington made a controversial decision: the United States would remain neutral in the ongoing war […]
The ancient Maya civilization, known for its towering pyramids, advanced writing system, and sophisticated calendar, thrived in Central America for […]
The legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, is a tale deeply woven into Chinese mythology. However, she is rarely […]
The history of the United States has been shaped by the leadership of its presidents. Each administration has left its […]
On March 4, 1793, George Washington took the oath of office for his second term as President of the United […]
In the summer of 1791, a knock at the door of Alexander Hamilton’s home set off a chain of events […]
In the early 1790s, the United States was a young republic trying to define itself. But beneath the surface of […]
In today’s America, you can’t ignore three words—”Federal Reserve Bank.” As the country’s central bank, it wields immense power, controlling […]
In the summer of 1790, while Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton were hashing out the famous 1790 Compromise over dinner, one key figure was […]
In the summer of 1790, the young United States was on the brink of collapse. The federal government, barely a […]
In 1789, George Washington became the first President of the United States, but he quickly realized that running a country […]
In 1787, the United States Constitution gave birth to the world’s first modern federal republic—a nation so improbable that even […]
When the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, it established a strong federal government, but it lacked one crucial element: […]
In September 1787, after four months of intense and secretive discussions, the United States Constitution was finally unveiled. And what […]
In the sweltering summer of 1787, a group of visionaries gathered in Philadelphia to draft a new Constitution for the […]
By the end of July 1787, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia were exhausted. Months of relentless debate […]
In the sweltering summer of 1787, as the Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia to draft the U.S. Constitution, one word […]
In September 1786, a call was made in Annapolis for the states to convene in Philadelphia the following May to […]
After the American Revolution, the United States found itself in an awkward position: it had won independence but didn’t quite […]
After eight grueling years of war, the American people had won their long-sought independence. But now came an even greater […]
