The Mayflower (2:18)
From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.
Videos (5)
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The Mayflower
The MayflowerVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.
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History of Thanksgiving
History of ThanksgivingVideo Clip (5:33)
Video Clip (5:33)
Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.
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The Buffalo and Native Americans
The Buffalo and Native AmericansVideo Clip (1:52)
Video Clip (1:52)
The buffalo was an essential part of Native American life, used in everything from religious rituals to teepee construction.
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Authentic Arrows
Authentic ArrowsVideo Clip (4:33)
Video Clip (4:33)
Charles Acuna of the White Mountain Apache Tribe takes a look at how Native Americans made their arrows in a video clip with host R. Lee Ermey of History's Mail Call.
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Mail Call: Tomahawk
Mail Call: TomahawkVideo Clip (2:13)
Video Clip (2:13)
In this clip from "Mail Call", R. Lee Ermey looks at the history, use, and manufacture of the Native American tomahawk.
Photo Galleries (4)
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Native American Tribes and Cultures
Native American Tribes and Cultures(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.
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Native American Warriors and Battles
Native American Warriors and Battles(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Discover the history of conflict between colonial and American governments and the Native American population of the United States.
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island(10 Photos)
10 Photos
History.com's state gallery for Rhode Island. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.
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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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