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The Allies hope to quickly penetrate the Nazi Reich via Italy but instead endure a months-long slog with devastating results.

During World War II, as a deadly bacterial disease spread across the Eastern Front, Nazi officials turned to controversial measures in a desperate effort to develop and mass-produce a vaccine for millions at risk.

Disguised as ordinary businessmen in 1960 Buenos Aires, a covert team tracks down Adolf Eichmann, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust, and undertakes a daring mission to kidnap him and bring him to Israel to face justice.

Operation Blue: the German Army fights to take Soviet oil fields and the city of Stalingrad—becoming one of the deadliest battles ever fought and a major turning point on the Eastern Front.

The first commercial transatlantic passenger flight was operated by Pan American on June 28, 1939.

In 1972, CGI began with a digital hand and soon reshaped Hollywood. From Westworld's robot vision to Tron's virtual worlds, CGI transformed how stories looked and felt, culminating in a new era where digital effects became the language of modern cinema.

In 1985, amid the AIDS crisis and the assassination of Harvey Milk, activist Cleve Jones envisioned the AIDS Memorial Quilt, an act of grief that grew into a 54-ton, football-field-sized memorial.

Today, we recognize the patent act as protection for inventors, but before the act was passed, patents posed a moral dilemma for one of the founding fathers.

At the turn of the 20th century, a ship docked in Seattle with nearly two tons of Klondike gold helped ignite one of the greatest quests for fortune in American history.

In 1921, former army pilot Jack Knight was part of a relay team testing cross-country mail delivery for the first time. A perilous journey that would change the way Americans could communicate.

In July 1969, Lady Bird Johnson championed a wildflower conservation campaign in Texas, focusing on planting native species along highways to enhance the state’s natural beauty and preserve its unique flora.

Jackie Chan revolutionized action films with his unique blend of martial arts, daring stunts and humor, but his impact extends beyond the screen as a philanthropist dedicated to helping make the world a better place.

In 1959, AI and machine learning pioneer Arthur Samuel devised the Samuel Checkers-playing Program. This was one of the first instances of successful self-learning programs in the world, and a clear insight into the power and future of AI.

The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history. And for President Lincoln, this battle became a crucial turning point—an opportunity to cast the war as a fight for freedom.

Explore the lasting legacy of Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Ranger who helped preserve the overlooked stories of World War II and ensured that diverse voices from the home front became part of America’s historical record.

National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin helped establish the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, ensuring that often-overlooked stories and voices of the war were preserved.