Ultimate History Quiz
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Videos (25)
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Faces of America
Faces of AmericaVideo Clip (2:26)
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Prominent Americans talk about what makes America unique.
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Deconstructing History: American Flag
Deconstructing History: American FlagVideo Clip (2:07)
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Why does the American flag have 13 stripes? Get all the facts and figures on "Old Glory."
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Transcontinental Railroad
Transcontinental RailroadVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
Find out how the transcontinental railroad transformed America into one nation.
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Deconstructing History: Hoover Dam
Deconstructing History: Hoover DamVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
Did you know that the Hoover Dam supplies electricity to more than 20 million people? Get all the facts on this marvel of engineering.
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Deconstructing History: Statue of Liberty
Deconstructing History: Statue of LibertyVideo Clip (1:29)
Video Clip (1:29)
How many steps are there to the crown of the Statue of Liberty? Find out that and other facts and figures about America's most recognizable symbol of freedom.
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Deconstructing History: Alcatraz
Deconstructing History: AlcatrazVideo Clip (2:35)
Video Clip (2:35)
Get all the facts and figures about the island of Alcatraz, commonly known as "The Rock".
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Deconstructing History: Ellis Island
Deconstructing History: Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:39)
Video Clip (2:39)
For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
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Deconstructing History: Mount Rushmore
Deconstructing History: Mount RushmoreVideo Clip (1:38)
Video Clip (1:38)
Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore symbolizes freedom and hope for America. Get the facts about this national treasure.
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Deconstructing History: Empire State Building
Deconstructing History: Empire State BuildingVideo Clip (1:59)
Video Clip (1:59)
The world-famous Empire State Building is a symbol of New York City and one of the world's most popular tourist attractions.
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Deconstructing History: White House
Deconstructing History: White HouseVideo Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Bet You Didn't Know: Independence Day
Bet You Didn't Know: Independence DayVideo Clip (2:19)
Video Clip (2:19)
Did you know New York City has the biggest fireworks display in the United States and that three U.S. presidents died on July 4?
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Deconstructing History: Grand Canyon
Deconstructing History: Grand CanyonVideo Clip (1:37)
Video Clip (1:37)
Explore the geological history of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Deconstructing History: Grand Central Terminal
Deconstructing History: Grand Central TerminalVideo Clip (2:56)
Video Clip (2:56)
Grand Central Terminal is one of America's busiest train stations, with over 700,000 people passing through it every day. Find out more about this iconic landmark.
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Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's Cathedral
Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's CathedralVideo Clip (2:15)
Video Clip (2:15)
Get the facts on this iconic New York City landmark.
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Deconstructing History: Golden Gate Bridge
Deconstructing History: Golden Gate BridgeVideo Clip (3:23)
Video Clip (3:23)
Get the facts about one of the world's most beautiful bridges.
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Deconstructing History: Alamo
Deconstructing History: AlamoVideo Clip (2:47)
Video Clip (2:47)
It has become the site and symbol of the battle for Texan independence, but there is much more to the story. Find out why Americans will always remember the Alamo.
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Hoover Dam
Hoover DamVideo Clip (4:09)
Video Clip (4:09)
Built during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam was a marvel of engineering and labor.
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of IndependenceVideo Clip (3:04)
Video Clip (3:04)
To many in the Continental Congress, war was unthinkable. So why did they finally create this revolutionary document?
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Louisiana Purchase Doubles U.S.
Louisiana Purchase Doubles U.S.Video Clip (1:24)
Video Clip (1:24)
Thomas Jefferson pulls off the land deal of the millennium when he buys 800,000 square miles from the French, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
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Bet You Didn't Know: Founding Fathers
Bet You Didn't Know: Founding FathersVideo Clip (1:25)
Video Clip (1:25)
Our Founding Fathers were responsible for a lot more than the Declaration of Independence. Find out more about their legacy of innovation.
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Dust Storms Strike America
Dust Storms Strike AmericaVideo Clip (2:48)
Video Clip (2:48)
Families were driven out of the once fertile Great Plains by massive dust clouds--one that rose to 10,000 feet and reached as far as New York City.
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American Buffalo
American BuffaloVideo Clip (2:52)
Video Clip (2:52)
The construction of the railroad led to the near-extinction of the buffalo, which had sustained native populations for centuries.
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How Was Hawaii Formed?
How Was Hawaii Formed?Video Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
the origins of the Hawaiian islands have remained a geological puzzle for generations, but recent investigations uncovered that volcanoes hold the key to much of the formation of these beautiful islands.
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Alaska Becomes 49th State
Alaska Becomes 49th StateVideo Clip (1:06)
Video Clip (1:06)
In a History Rewind video, Alaska celebrates the long awaited grant of statehood with an enthusiastic celebration. Alaska will become the nation's forty-ninth state and, by far, the largest.
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Washington Escapes Brooklyn
Washington Escapes BrooklynVideo Clip (2:05)
Video Clip (2:05)
As British General William Howe anticipates surrender, General Washington fleas across the East River under cover of darkness.
Photo Galleries (10)
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New York
New York(10 Photos)
10 Photos
New York State is known for iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, as well as its diverse natural beauty.
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California
California(9 Photos)
9 Photos
With its varied climate and diverse cultural influences, California boasts a range of natural wonders and architectural masterpieces.
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Alaska
Alaska(13 Photos)
13 Photos
View pictures from the state of Alaska on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Hawaii
Hawaii(12 Photos)
12 Photos
View pictures from the state of Hawaii on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts(9 Photos)
9 Photos
History.com's state gallery for Massachusetts. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.
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Kansas
Kansas(6 Photos)
6 Photos
View pictures from the state of Kansas on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Colorado
Colorado(8 Photos)
8 Photos
View pictures from the state of Colorado on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Oregon
Oregon(10 Photos)
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History.com's state gallery for Oregon. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.
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