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American Independence Begins on Favorable Terms: Continental Congress Ratifies the Treaty of Paris
This day, in a sense, marks the anniversary of the beginning of American independence. While the American Revolution ended with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General George Washington at…
New TAH Podcast: In Their Words
TAH is happy to announce the upcoming launch of a new podcast, In Their Words,…
The Four Eras of Congress’ Evolution—and Devolution
Professor Joseph Postell has edited a new volume in our Core Document Collection, Congress (now…
September 25, 1789: Congress Proposes a Bill of Rights
On September 25, 1789, the first Congress of the United States agreed on a set…
Justice Denied: The Eugenics Crusade
Today we continue our exploration of Teaching American History's two-volume document collection, Documents and Debates…
For Constitution Day: Gordon Lloyd on James Madison’s Record of the Constitutional Convention
September 17—Constitution Day—commemorates the final day of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, when the delegates…
Timely Ideas: Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
On 27 January 1838, notable local lawyer Abraham Lincoln addressed the Young Men's Lyceum in…
Experimenting with Freedom of Conscience
Today we continue our exploration of Teaching American History's two-volume document collection, Documents and Debates…
Documenting Labor in American History
This weekend, Americans will enjoy an extra day off as the nation observes Labor Day.…
Documents in Detail: Madison’s Speech on the Amendments to the Constitution
On 23 SEP 20 we looked at James Madison's Speech on the Amendments to the…
Teacher of the Year Takes on New Challenge: the Hybrid, Synchronous Classroom
As the 2020 school year begins in Florida, a months-long pandemic continues, putting new demands…
Saturday Webinar: Did Slavery Cause the Civil War?
Join teachers from across the country on Saturday, 3 October 2020 for our discussion of…
The First Parliament of the World’s Religions: September 1893