History Shorts: Hanukkah's Celebration of Religious Freedom

In 1951, PM Ben-Gurion chose a menorah—suggested by the Jewish Museum—as a birthday gift for U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of Jewish people over religious persecution.

In the early 19th century, America had no standard of education—every town and city could teach its students in different ways. Until Horace Mann had an idea.

Find out about the ancient roots and modern history of Mother's Day.