America’s First

In 1957, the Soviet Union (which is now a country called Russia) launched Sputnik, the Earth’s first satellite in space.  Many Americans were shocked. They wanted the US to be first country to do so. This marks the moment when the US and Soviet...

Love mac and cheese? Most Americans do. It’s considered a favorite dish in nearly every US state and is among the top five side dishes served during Thanksgiving dinner.   Here’s how this creamy comfort food came to America: According to...

People and events impacting the land, culture, and shape of the USCaptain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark Why are Lewis and Clark famous? In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on a military mission to explore the...