/r/USHistory
Premier subreddit for the history and historiography of the United States of America
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/r/AmericanHistory - for the history of the Western Hemisphere
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Gilbert Stuart by Sarah Goodridge (circa 1825)
06:19 UTC
Has there ever been a politician that has held both Speaker of the House title and Senate Leader? If not, what’s the most titles a politician has held in their career?
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Doubling down on ending the 1913 Income Tax.
Peas & carrots, carrots & peas; rid us all of the Income Tax, oh please, please, please.
17:39 UTC
7th President of the Republic of Turkey Kenan Evren and 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan, 27 June 1988
One of Ronald Reagan's visits to Türkiye.
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The Pan America Mural inside the Mexico Cultural Institute of Washington DC by Roberto Cueva del Rio
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Lost Treasure & Loot From The Wild West | 5 Credible Legends
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'Trapped in Time' by Mark Hallett, 1988, depicting the La Brea area of Los Angeles during the Pleistocene.
21:27 UTC
Question about the history of the presidential cabinet
So if I remember my US history, the cabinet was made by Andrew Jackson and it mostly as a group of advisers, that he later delegated his presidential responsibilities to so he would have less to do. What happened between now and then that congress now has to approve the members of the presidential cabinet? I’m not sure about when this change occurred that’s why I’m asking this sub. If it was less than 20 years ago can you refer me to a sub I can post this question on?
19:11 UTC
Colonel Loren Hillsinger, a US pilot of the British RAF “Eagle” squadron with his Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft - Hendon Airfield, England, 1944.
14:04 UTC
Some places in the U.S. named 'Lincoln' are actually named after Revolutionary War General Benjamin Lincoln, not Abraham
09:36 UTC
American Revolution through the eyes of common people
Hello,
I am currently reading Howard Zinn's The Peoples History of the United States and I am interested in digging deeper into the thoughts and opinions of the American Revolution from the view point of white men who were not well off and did not have an immediate benifit to a split from England. If possible a percentage of the population this group represented would also be helpful.
Books or article recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking purely for the factual history on this subject.
Thank you to anyone that can help me.
04:30 UTC
This day in history, January 29
--- 1861: Kansas was admitted as the 34th state. This occurred in the midst of the secession crisis when 11 states seceded from the Union to form the Confederacy, leading to the U.S. Civil War.
--- 1843: Future president William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio.
--- Please listen to my podcast, History Analyzed, on all podcast apps.
--- History Analyzed on has been listed on FeedSpot's 100 Best History Podcasts to Listen to in 2025: https://podcast.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/
23:49 UTC
Need Book Recommendations
Hello everyone! I am looking for a book that focuses on United States history from post Civil War through pre World War I. Ideally, this book would focus on domestic issues as well as foreign affairs. Thanks!
19:32 UTC
Mysterious West Podcast
Hey everyone, my name is JD Wicks. I am the host of Mysterious West podcast and the sole author/editor of the Mysterious West substack. My goal is to highlight strange history and unsolved mysteries regarding the West. Sometimes that bleeds into archeology as well. I have a new episode out today. The links are below. Hope you enjoy!
'In the waning days of the Wild West, the Dalton-Doolin gang kept the spirit of lawlessness alive in the misguided memory of their fallen comrades. Among the criminals was a young man named Oliver Yantis who would go on to harbor a less than notable criminal career. After a prolonged bout of dogged pursuit, he would be gunned down by three simultaneous gunshots. But who pulled the trigger that took his life?"
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PRiNHxwSJFnQ9uwOolwLa?si=480fb021ed5140a6
https://mysteriouswest.substack.com/p/who-killed-oliver-yantis-565 (full transcript, photos, and selected references available here)
16:29 UTC
Standing six feet tall, "Stagecoach Mary" Fields was the first black woman to be employed as a postwoman in America. Said to have the "temperament of a grizzly bear," she drove over 300 miles each week in the late 1800s to deliver mail and was beloved in her town of Cascade, Montana.
14:17 UTC
Canadian gunners prepare captured German artillery - Dunkirk, France, September 1944
05:50 UTC
Future generations
How do you think future generations will view US history and society from the year 2000-present?
04:03 UTC
History is made by bold actions and leadership. TR did a lot of bold things as Governor and President, and before that as a “Rough Rider”. But TR also had a talent for cultivating and propagating an enticing image for the public. Did this photo, taken in 1899 image contribute to his national fame?
03:56 UTC
British Commandos of 1st Special Service Brigade with German POW’s near Ranville, Normandy, France - 6th June 1944
03:45 UTC
WarMaps redesigned. No features added
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Journey Back to NYC and San Francisco in 1946
Hi, so here's the next video we had a bit of fun attempting to restore and colour, which we hope you enjoy. This video takes a look around New York City and San Francisco from 1946.
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The Fetterman Fight
21:11 UTC
Iris Critchell has passed away at age 104. She was not only a World War II WASP pilot, she was the last surviving athlete of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
As a teen, Iris was a member of the US swim team in the 1936 Olympics. She was the last survivor of those games. She ferried military aircraft during World War II with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Iris was qualified to fly 18 different military planes, including the Lightning, Mustang, Thunderbolt, and Airacobra fighters, as well as the B-25 Mitchell bomber.
17:27 UTC
The New Deal-FDR administration’s plan to get the USA out of the Great Depression
Hindsight, re-examine and retool.
Fed agency investment and WPS created jobs for the environment.
15:03 UTC
Quick question from singaporean
Is old America or present-day America better? Why?
13:24 UTC
What were the best years of the united states?
Tell me please.
10:46 UTC
This day in history, January 28
--- 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into its flight, killing all 7 crew members. The shuttle program continued America's exploration of space after the race to the moon.
--- "The Space Race". That is the title of one of the episodes of my podcast: History Analyzed. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy famously promised to land a man on the moon within one decade, but why was there a race to the moon anyway? Get your questions about the space race answered and discover little known facts. For example, many don't realize that a former Nazi rocket scientist was the main contributor to America's satellite and moon program, or that the USSR led the race until the mid-1960s. You can find History Analyzed on every podcast app.
--- link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37bm0Lxf8D9gzT2CbPiONg
--- link to Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-space-race/id1632161929?i=1000571614289
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This day in history, January 27
--- 1967: Apollo 1 (originally designated AS-204) caught fire on the launchpad, killing all three crew members: Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee.
--- 1973: After years of negotiations and secret talks, the Paris Peace Accords were finally signed, ending America's war in Vietnam.
--- "The Vietnam War: 1964-1973". That is the title of one of the episodes of my podcast: History Analyzed. Wars are never solely military questions. They always involve politics and the will of the people. This episode outlines America's war in Vietnam and explains why the U.S. lost, including the limitations imposed by the American public and the realities of the Cold War. You can find History Analyzed on every podcast app.
--- link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C3tmhLif4eAgh2zV3dyoZ
--- link to Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vietnam-war-1964-1973/id1632161929?i=1000641369681
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