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.

1941’s Easter was the last before the U.S. entered World War II—a moment of peace under the shadow of global conflict.

Katherine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston marathon in 1967. Take a look back at her accomplishment and those of other record-breaking female sports stars.