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In Fascism Comes to America, Bruce Kuklick traces the shifting meanings of the term “fascist” from its origins to the present day and how it has, over the years, gradually lost its coherence.
An 1844 cricket match between teams from the United States and Canada was the first international sporting event in the modern world, predating the revival of the Olympic Games by more than 50 years.
At the most basic level, a mortgage is a long-term consumer loan taken for the purpose of eventually paying off the loan and owning a house and the land it sits on.
The history of income tax in the United States dates back to the Civil War and is one of the most important avenues of revenue for the federal government.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday.
Cannes boss Thierry Fremaux addressed Trump's proposed tariff of 100% on foreign-produced movies and the resilience of American cinema at his press conference on Monday.
The first flag of the United States is a symbol of liberty with a rich history. Uncover the story behind the flag of America, its design, and the meaning of the stars and stripes, and facts about ...
The SS United States—once dubbed ‘America’s flagship,’ and considered an American icon through the 1950s and ’60s—was towed into Mobile for an extended remediation before it's final ...
Over the course of the 20th century, cinematic dolls became more aggressively homicidal and the 1980s saw a significant shift in the killer toy sub-genre of horror cinema.
Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary says he is “encouraged” by efforts to bolster the United States film industry and is committed to working with President Trump and Congress.
Updated data on child care and early learning in the United States illustrate the urgent need for holistic public policymaking and robust investments that support young children, families, and ...