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WATERGATE,

The burglary was committed on June 17, 1972, by five men who were caught in the offices of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate apartment and office complex in Washington, D.C. Their arrest eventually uncovered a White House-sponsored plan of espionage against political opponents...

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Nixon's involvement in Watergate
tainted an otherwise great Presidency.
 
exposed chronic patterns of corruption.
 
US Elections Relive famous presidential contests.
History of Labor Day

Celebrate the value and dignity of work in America.

Veteran's Day

Stretching back to the end of World War I and honoring our country's many veterans.

Labor Day

Celebrates the successes of the labor movement. Read More!

History Rocks Take a whirlwind look at the 1970s through the music, footage and personalities from the time.
Place That State Can you PLACE THAT STATE??
Save Our History Learn more about the SAVE OUR HISTORY project here!
The Presidents Find out everything you wanted to know about our nation's 42 presidents, from Washington to W.
Fourth Of July Learn more about this holiday through video and maps!
The Civil War Read up on the history of the Civil war, including the Secession Crisis and Gettysburg.
History of the Revolution

Brush up on the history of the American Revolution. Click here>>

World War II In 1939 a war began that changed the world in a way never paralleled.
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Save Our History: Grand Central. Friday, November 27 at 7 AM EST
Grand Central.. New York's Grand Central has been revolutionary since Cornelius Vanderbilt first envisioned it. Combining architectural beauty with functionality, it changed the face of Manhattan, spurring mid-town development in an area then called
The Real West: The Texas Rangers. Monday, November 30 at 7 AM EST
The Texas Rangers.. A history of the frontier's most feared and fearless lawmen, who combed the wide-open spaces of Texas to track down some of the Old West's most vicious criminals. A Texas Ranger could "ride like a Mexican, trail like an
Save Our History: American Lighthouses. Friday, November 20 at 7 AM EST
American Lighthouses.. They lit the path to a brave new world and led the way to safe harbors as they warned of dangerous coastlines. They welcomed ships carrying precious cargo and new citizens to the fledgling country. But today, many American
The Real West: The Coming of the Iron Horse. Monday, November 23 at 7 AM EST
The Coming of the Iron Horse.. Examines how the building of the railroad changed the American landscape. Fortunes were won and lost, entire towns sprung up and disappeared, and legends were made as the old frontier gradually faded away.
Comanche Warriors: Comanche Warriors. Wednesday, November 25 at 10 AM EST
Comanche Warriors.. They invented the swirling, circling wagon train attack. They took captives...or decorated their lances with the scalps of those who fought back. From a ragtag band of scavengers, the Comanche transformed themselves into
Comanche Warriors: Comanche Warriors. Wednesday, November 25 at 4 PM EST
Comanche Warriors.. They invented the swirling, circling wagon train attack. They took captives...or decorated their lances with the scalps of those who fought back. From a ragtag band of scavengers, the Comanche transformed themselves into
Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of The Mayflower: Tuesday, November 24 at 8 AM EST
Most of the people whom we now know as "the Pilgrims" made their way from England to the city of Leiden, Holland, a place of religious tolerance. They found religious freedom, but faced extreme financial hardship. A bold decision is made to
Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of The Mayflower: Tuesday, November 24 at 2 PM EST
Most of the people whom we now know as "the Pilgrims" made their way from England to the city of Leiden, Holland, a place of religious tolerance. They found religious freedom, but faced extreme financial hardship. A bold decision is made to