All articles tagged with #us history
President Trump proclaims December 15, 2025, as Bill of Rights Day, celebrating 250 years of American independence and reaffirming the nation's commitment to the constitutional principles of freedom, justice, and self-governance established by the Bill of Rights.
Ken Burns' six-part documentary 'The American Revolution' offers a thorough, patriotic, and somewhat repetitive exploration of the war for independence, connecting key battles, figures, and themes from 1754 to the ratification of the Constitution, while highlighting internal conflicts and hypocrisies of the era.
The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, surpassing the 2018-2019 shutdown, with ongoing stalemate over funding negotiations, affecting over a million federal workers and numerous public services, while political disagreements continue to hinder resolution.
A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, torn down during 2020 protests and later restored in Washington under President Trump's orders, has reignited controversy, with critics calling it offensive and advocating for its removal from public spaces.
The USCIS is reverting to the 2020 version of the US Citizenship civics test, adding 28 questions and increasing the number of questions applicants must answer from 10 to 20, with a passing score of 12. The new test emphasizes broader and more detailed questions about US government, history, and civic rights, replacing some geography and responsibility questions from the previous version.
USCIS announced updates to the 2025 naturalization civics test to better evaluate applicants' knowledge of US history and government, as part of efforts to enhance the integrity of the citizenship process, including stricter vetting and moral character assessments.
The Trump administration is reviewing Smithsonian museums for exhibits it claims focus excessively on oppression and negative portrayals of US history, targeting seven flagship museums and demanding content corrections, amid broader efforts to reshape narratives around American achievements and history.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, selling 1.6 million units in its launch month and surpassing the PS4 record, despite supply and tariff challenges, marking a strong start for the new console.
Larry David is collaborating with the Obamas to produce a limited HBO comedy series that humorously explores U.S. history, aiming to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary.
The FBI announced the largest healthcare fraud in US history, involving nearly $15 billion in losses, with 324 defendants charged, including medical professionals, and the seizure of $245 million, highlighting extensive transnational schemes and false claims across all 50 states.
The article details how the U.S. inadvertently contributed to Iran's nuclear development through the 1960s 'Atoms for Peace' program, which supplied Iran with nuclear technology during the era of the pro-Western shah. It traces Iran's nuclear ambitions from the shah's modernization efforts to the Islamic Revolution, and how subsequent developments, including clandestine activities and international diplomacy, have led to ongoing tensions and concerns over nuclear proliferation in the region.
The 'No Kings' protests on June 14, 2025, potentially rank among the largest single-day protests in US history, with estimates suggesting turnout between 4 and 6 million people, possibly surpassing previous records like the 2017 Women's March. Experts note the difficulty in precise counting but acknowledge the protest's significant scale and its potential impact based on the 3.5% rule for social movements. Organizers plan further demonstrations, emphasizing grassroots activism over mere turnout.
Seven men have been charged with orchestrating the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, stealing around $100 million worth of valuables including gold, diamonds, and luxury watches in 2022.
The article explores the history of assassination attempts on U.S. presidents, highlighting notable incidents including the 1981 attempt on Ronald Reagan by John W. Hinckley Jr., and the recent wounding of Donald Trump. It details various attacks from the first attempt on Andrew Jackson in 1835 to the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy, as well as other significant attempts on figures like Gerald Ford, Harry S. Truman, and Robert F. Kennedy.
The article provides a historical overview of assassination attempts and successful assassinations of U.S. presidents and presidential candidates, detailing incidents from Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 to the attempted assassination of George W. Bush in 2005.