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This Week in History

Not-So-Traditional Presidential Thanksgivings

Sometimes, even presidents like to play by their own rules—the holidays are no exception.

It’s Hero Hour: America’s Top Veterans Day Parades

Celebrate America’s greatest heroes past and present alongside these outstanding Veteran’s Day tributes.

In Memorium: Visit the September 11 Memorial and Museum

In honor of the 14th anniversary of the senseless attacks on our country, experience one of the most profound tributes to the nation’s spirit of survival and strength.

7 Famous Teddy Bears to Melt Your Heart

It’s National Teddy Bear Day, and we’re celebrating all our favorite furry friends.

15 of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Most Inspiring Quotes

It’s been 52 years since his world-changing “I Have A Dream” speech, but Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, words of empowerment have stood the test of time.

This Week in History: February 23-March 1

Remember the Alamo!

This Week in History: February 16-22

Does milk at 30,000 feet taste good?

This Week in History: February 9-15

When did a supercomputer defeat a chess grandmaster?

This Week in History: February 2-8

Settling thousand-year-old scores and connecting to the social network

This Week in History: January 26-February 1

Remember space exploration tragedy and the breaking of racial barriers.

This Week in History: January 19-25

Cold War intrigue, aviation advances and the invention of the roller coaster make top news.

This Week in History: January 12-18

The Treaty of Versailles, debut of ‘Batman’ and the Black Dahlia murder highlight this week in history.

This Week in History: January 5-11

FDR’s Four Freedoms, the first American banks and a deadly duel top this week’s historic headlines.

This Week in History: December 29-January 4

Remember when was the speed limit 55 mph and the euro was introduced?

This Week in History: November 24-30

From “The Origin of Species” to Mark Twain’s posthumous autobiography