The last official war declaration by Congress came after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Subsequent conflicts were initiated by the executive branch.

Oct 1, 2010 - Michael Streich

Ample opportunities for scholarships exist for older women who need to finance college educations for themselves, either on a first-time or returning basis.

Apr 16, 2012 - Cheryl Probst

Courageous women across cultures and ages have had a powerful and positive impact on American culture and success since the country began.

Nov 29, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

When the first International Women's Day took place 100 years ago, there were many female "firsts" we could not yet commemorate.

Mar 7, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio

Over time, a fortunate few landowners were able to increase their holdings. In the process, they created the mystique of the Western rancher.

Aug 2, 2011 - Dana Wier

Although the extension of voting rights to women marked a political victory, it did not bring about the social change that many women's rights activists had hoped.

Jan 16, 2010 - Walter Coffey

No matter what walk of life a woman comes from the one thing that remains certain is the bond she has with other women.

Feb 21, 2009 - Christine Musser

The U.S. press has a long history of war reporting, often leading to the rise of pacifism and anti-war movements that have decades of precedent.

Mar 9, 2011 - Michael Streich

There are many grants for divorced or single mothers for college. If you want a better life for you and your kids, consider going back to school.

Feb 6, 2011 - Christina Gregoire

The REA was created to bring electrical power to rural communities through low-interest loans to co-operatives it helped organize.

Jan 6, 2010 - William L. Wunder

The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights

Nov 11, 2008 - Ronald G Falconberry

There were several isolationist viewpoints prior to U.S. entry into World War II but the Pearl Harbor attack unified all Americans against tyranny.

Nov 11, 2011 - Michael Streich

As an activist for the rights of blacks, women and children, Dorothy Height lived a long and committed life.

Apr 28, 2010 - Carla Carroll

As the community and nation struggle to recover from the shootings, 300 Ben's "kindness" Bells appeared at the Safeway shopping center.

Jan 14, 2011 - Bob Bowers

Height worked alongside Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King, Jr. to end segregation.

Sep 23, 2009 - Penny White

The original Rudolph contained role models, life lessons, and characteristics associated with America in 1964 that still apply today.

Nov 4, 2009 - Michael Streich

After championing neutrality since 1914, Woodrow Wilson used propaganda to convince the American public that participation in the war was necessary and moral.

Aug 22, 2009 - Michael Streich

1916 witnessed the proliferation of jazz, silent movies, and better automobiles, but the war between labor and business continued, as did segregation.

Jul 7, 2011 - Michael Streich

President Roosevelt and his congressional allies prepared the American nation for war, leading critics to conclude that for FDR World War II was inevitable.

Aug 23, 2011 - Michael Streich

With 40 victories in the Pacific Richard Bong was the top-scoring US pilot of two world wars. His post-war career as a test pllot was tragically terminated

Aug 22, 2011 - Murray McLeod