As president, Barack Obama has entertained all of America's major sports champions at the White House over his two terms. He hosted his last with just four days left in his presidency, and it was a special one. His hometown…
With its fundraising goal of $270 million easily surpassed, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American History and Culture is ready for its closeup. The museum is slated to open on September 24 with VIPs on hand such as President Barack…
In 1969, New York's Stonewall Inn was the sight of an uprising by members of the gay community in protest of discrimination. Now 50 years later, Stonewall's place in American history has been cemented with its designation as a national…
In a long career as a physicist and educator, Shirley Ann Jackson has nearly done it all in science. For her efforts, she has been awarded the National Medal of Science in a ceremony with President Barack Obama at the…
The Afghan military has seen heavy losses over the last two years as it continues to battle insurgent forces. But a new initiative working closely with American fighters could turn the tide. President Obama had to approve of the plan,…
His helicopter packed full, and taking on heavy fire, Charles S. Kettles refused to leave a man behind. It was May 1967, and Kettles was on his fourth trip of the day rescuing American paratroopers behind enemy lines. After the…
President Barack Obama opened a speech on National Security Agency (NSA) reform by referencing historical figure Paul Revere. Obama spoke about "The Sons of Liberty," calling them the first secret surveillance group. Revere was a highly connected individual, and critics…
President Barack Obama on May 27 visited Hiroshima, Japan. He became the first serving US president to do this since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II. Obama did not apologize for the United States’…
This week John Kerry became to first U.S. Secretary of State to visit Hiroshima, Japan. Almost 70 years after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city, Kerry visited the Hiroshima Peace Park and attended a memorial service.…
President Barack Obama visited Cuba this weekend to talk to leader Raul Castro. This was the first time a U.S. president had been to Cuba since Calvin Coolidge’s visit in 1928. The relationship between the two countries has been strained…