U.S. History
All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.
World History
History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.
Eras & Ages
From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
Culture & Tradition
The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.
Science & Innovation
The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.
In Sacramento California on September 5, 1975, Lynette Fromme attempted to kill President Gerald Ford.
President Gerald Ford escapes assassination just 17 days after a previous attempt was made on his life.
Excerts from Gerold R. Ford's inaugural address on Friday, August 9, 1974.
Twenty-three days before his assassination, JFK signed his final bill: the Community Mental Health Act, funding local mental health care.
FDR hopes to get an inside track to Washington to one day become president of the United States.