American History

Old Abe, the American War Eagle was the Mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment in the Civil War. He was in nine battles during the war including Fredericktown and the Siege of Vicksburg. He was not only a Mascot but became a Patriotic Symbol for the entire Nation.

African-American boys holding American flags in Montgomery, Alabama - 25 March 1965. (Image: Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty)

I love this painting/artwork, so I pinned it to remember to research the original artist. ( I don't, however, like the site it links to!)

There’s so much *story* packed into the history of the American flag & how its design adapted over nearly 200 years -- in step with the evolution of our union.

Are you curious about what the American Revolution timeline looks like? Dive deep into the series of events that transpired during this historical period here.

A closer look at an American wars timeline can help you understand more about the major wars the U.S. has been a part of. Learn more with this intricate breakdown.

An article featuring an infographic with a timeline of key historical events in Colonial America.

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