The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 resulted in victory by Mexico, but was soon followed by independence for Texas.

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed these days — that your middle school years were better spent skipping class than reading ...

Despite internet fantasies about the violent conquests of the "Manifest Destiny" era, the truth is that most of America’s ...

This year marks the Centennial of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, providing travel advisors a ...

President Donald Trump has a painting of Andrew Jackson in the Oval Office, but as he tries to browbeat Denmark into coughing ...

Donald Trump has a painting of Andrew Jackson in the Oval Office, but as he tries to browbeat Denmark into coughing up ...

From the early 19th century on, the United States expanded by acquiring territory through purchase or force. By expressing ...

Most of the Americas have suffered from interference from their powerful northern neighbour – and are usually the worse off for it ...

After a century of defending other countries against foreign aggression, the United States is now positioned as an imperial ...

Towering over the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the country and the world's tallest arch. It was completed in 1965 and symbolizes the westward expansion of the United ...

The worry for many in Copenhagen, however, is that Trump will continue to publicly insist on gaining full control of Greenland. “Fundamentally, the US seems to want something that Denmark and ...

At least three options have been floated for Donald Trump to achieve his goal of taking Greenland for the United States.