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What is Rosh Hashanah? History.com's Ask a Rabbi series describes and defines this most important Jewish Holiday. Learn about the customs associated with Rosh Hashanah including the blowing of the...
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In August 1970, women's rights advocates staged rallies across the nation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted suffrage to women. Participants show...
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Military service helped build character for many U.S. Presidents, including Ford, Bush, Eisenhower and Nixon.
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From Sandra Day O'Connor to Shirley Chisholm to Madeleine Albright, these groundbreaking American women paved the way.
View Article1955 Ramadan Ceremony
Scenes from the most important Islamic ceremony marking the end of Ramadan at the Woking Mosque in Surrey, England.
View ArticleGloria Steinem Addresses the Women of America
At the opening conference of the founding of the National Women's Political Caucus on July 10, 1971, feminist activist Gloria Steinem delivers her "Address to the Women of America."
View ArticleHistory of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the first of ten Jewish high holy days ending with Yom Kippur.
View ArticleFourth of July Barbecue
Famous Fat Dave uncovers the history of the Southern American tradition known as the Barbecue. On July 4th, the barbecue is huge in America, and you will learn this right here.
View ArticleBarbara Jordan Delivers Keynote Address
In July 1976, as the first African-American to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, Rep. Barbara Charline Jordan speaks about a solution to the problems facing America.
View ArticleHistory of the Fourth of July
Discover how and when Americans celebrated Independence Day in the past. Although Benjamin Franklin thought we'd celebrate the 2nd of July; the 4th of July is closest to our hearts.
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Take a look at the holiday marking the official beginning of summer and America's most solemn occasion.
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Get the unexpected stories behind some of the most famous women in the world of popular music.
View ArticleAsk a Rabbi: Hanukkah
What is Hanukkah? History.com's Ask a Rabbi explains Hanukkah and this Jewish holiday's customs. Learn about the menorah, dreidel and other items that have become part of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.
View ArticleCinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano
Join host Famous Fat Dave as he tries to unlock the mystery of Cinco de Mayo's most unusual food Mole Poblano.
View ArticleBeef Brisket
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we join host Famous Fat Dave as he teaches us some of Passover's history. One main thing during Passover that many people do is eat beef brisket. You wont believe the...
View ArticlePassover Matzo
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during Passover. The traditional food that is eaten for Passover is matzo. Famous Fat Dave talks about the history...
View ArticleRoe v. Wade Decision Announced
On January 22, 1973, ABC Evening News anchor Howard K. Smith announces the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Roe v. Wade case, which ruled unconstitutional a Texas state law that...
View ArticlePresidential Fun Facts
The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?
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