The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 struck on April 18, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale. It caused widespread destruction and ignited massive fires, leading to significant loss of life and property. Approximately 3,000 people died, and over 80% of the city was devastated, prompting extensive rebuilding efforts.

The 1990s in America were marked by significant technological, economic, and cultural shifts. The decade saw the rise of the internet, a robust economic expansion, and the end of the Cold War. It was also a period of political scandals and the emergence of grunge and hip-hop music.

The Seven Days Battle, fought from June 25 to July 1, 1862, near Richmond, Virginia, was a series of six major engagements during the American Civil War. It ended with Confederate General Robert E. Lee thwarting Union General George B. McClellan’s plan to capture Richmond, forcing his retreat.

From the 1803 Louisiana Purchase to the height of the Oregon Trail in the 1840s, America underwent a transformative period of westward expansion. Fueled by Manifest Destiny, pioneers ventured into uncharted territories, facing harsh conditions and Native resistance, ultimately extending U.S. borders to the Pacific and reshaping the nation’s identity.

Explore the profound personal losses and public challenges faced by Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln. From individual to shared sorrows, including the death of their children and Lincoln’s assassination, highlighting the resilience and enduring grief in their lives.

The Panic of 1837 was a major financial crisis in the United States triggered by a speculative fever, bank failures, and restrictive lending policies. It led to widespread unemployment, a severe recession, and lasted until the mid-1840s, profoundly affecting the nation’s economy and politics.

During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson kept a flock of sheep on the White House lawn to save money on groundskeeping and support the war effort. The sheep were sheared and their wool was auctioned off to raise funds for the Red Cross.