Custer’s Last Stand: The Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as the Battle of the Greasy Grass by the Lakota and frequently referred to as Custer’s Last Stand, marked a pivotal moment in American history. Fought on June 25-26, 1876, in the Montana Territory, this confrontation saw the forces of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho…

The War of 1812: America’s Second Fight for Independence

On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain—a bold and divisive act that would come to define the young republic’s struggle for respect on the global stage. This decision, taken less than three decades after the American Revolution ended, was driven by a combination of economic hardship, maritime conflict, territorial ambitions,…

Juneteenth: The Long Road to Emancipation and the Meaning of Delayed Freedom

On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, at the head of approximately 2,000 federal troops. His mission was not only to restore federal authority in the final holdout of the defeated Confederacy but to enforce a long-overdue mandate: the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. From the steps of Ashton…

George H. W. Bush: A Statesman in Service of Country

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, occupies a unique and often underappreciated place in American history. A man of quiet confidence and institutional loyalty, Bush led during a time of profound global transformation, guided by a belief in service, prudence, and diplomacy. His presidency (1989–1993) marked the final chapter of…

John Hull and the First American Mint: A Bold Step Toward Colonial Self-Reliance

In June of 1652, the Massachusetts Bay Colony took an extraordinary step that would shape the course of early American economic history. That month, colonial leaders authorized the creation of the first mint in British North America, marking the beginning of a homegrown monetary system that reflected both necessity and ambition. At the center of…

D-Day: The Turning Point of World War II

A storm of steel and determination arose over the coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944. What unfolded that day would become one of the most ambitious and consequential military operations in history. Known as D-Day, or Operation Overlord, it marked the beginning of the Allied effort to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control. This…

The Intolerable Acts: When British Punishment Pushed America Toward Revolution

Boston’s citizens delivered a clear message in December 1773. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, they boarded British ships and dumped over 300 chests of East India Company tea into the harbor. It was a protest against taxation without representation, but to the British government, it was a direct insult to their authority. Parliament was not about…

Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices? A Historical and Constitutional Explanation

The number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court—nine—is not set by the Constitution, but it has become one of the most recognizable features of the American judicial system. This number is the result of evolving legislation, political compromise, and judicial necessity. Understanding why there are nine justices today requires a look back at early…

John F. Kennedy: The Man, The Myth, The Legacy

Few figures in American history have captured the public’s imagination quite like John F. Kennedy. His presidency, though tragically brief, remains one of the most mythologized in U.S. history. Young, charismatic, and eloquent, he embodied the spirit of a new generation—one that dreamed of space exploration, civil rights, and a more ambitious future. But beneath…

Habeas Corpus: The Ancient Right That Protects Us All

Imagine one day waking up to find the government removing you from your home and locking you away without providing a reason. No charges. No trial. No phone call. Just silence. You ask to speak to a judge, to see a lawyer—but no one answers. Days pass. Then weeks. Then months. This kind of story…