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… ever indicated that he was dependent upon Congress for a declaration of war. Yet that is exactly what the … The Founding Fathers balanced the power of the president as commander-in-chief with that of Congress, the people’s representatives — the one to command the nation’s armed forces, the other to decide when …

… the words “The End” on a popular, long-running American comedy named “The Roaring Twenties: The New Era of Eternal … In his inaugural address less than twenty months before, Herbert Hoover had proclaimed that the final victory … “It won’t last.”  Robert S. McElvaine, a writer for History News Service, is a professor of history at Millsaps College …

… 1896, participants from 14 countries converged on Athens to compete in a festival that was simultaneously ancient and … facilities (a velodrome, shooting gallery, and seating for the swimming competitions) saw the staging of 45 events … and concerts provided after-hours entertainments for visitors. It was a distinctive marriage between a sports …

… “is a reference, research, and teaching tool conceived for students and scholars of art history,” that allows users … civilizations, themes, and artists and makers. Entries for individual artworks include descriptions, information … conservators, and educators--to ensure that visitors have access to new research and perspectives on the …

… of a "clean" victory. But we have found that the latest technology does not always shorten wars. As early as … "the very smoake will bee sufficient to affright them." Unfortunately, Smith was wrong. Virginia's Indians developed … Smith returned to England, proclaiming his mission accomplished; but the Virginia Indian wars lasted for decades. …

… those who have served, and fallen, in our country’s armed forces. Veterans and their descendants will participate in … the country, and many will be in Washington, D.C., to visit the national memorials dedicated to the wars in which … nearly 117,000 perished during the war — 53, 402 in combat — and another 204,000 were wounded. Many believe that …

… In The British Way of War: Julian Corbett and the Battle for a National Strategy, Andrew Lambert, Professor of Naval … strategic priorities. Corbett disavowed continental commitment and mass armies, believing Britain should instead … the enemy’s ability to make war by attacking seaborne commerce and overseas possessions. Finally, he contended …

… in the mid-19th century that the parade as we know it took form. Its appearance coincided with both the massive influx … pluralist implication of the St. Patrick's Day parades becomes more apparent as we look at the events held in cities … College in Worcester, Mass., and a writer for the History News Service. …

… 58-year-long war between Israel and its Arab neighbors that commenced in 1948 when the state of Israel was proclaimed. … of “fault lines,” like the famous San Andreas fault in California. Along these lines earthquakes are likely to occur, … solutions. The 58-year Arab-Israeli conflict is but the latest manifestation of what may be called the world’s …

… 24, 1917, Bolshevik Red Guards began to take control of key points in the Russian capital—railway stations, telegraph … ministers, bringing the Provisional Government to an end. Former Tsar Nicholas II in Tsarskoye Selo following his … Over the next three years, the Bolsheviks (soon renamed Communists) would have to win power in a bloody civil war …

… percent of surveyed cities have seen increases in the need for emergency food aid. These findings coincide with a … the effect of child hunger in war-torn Europe, started a committee to bolster the existing national school lunch … these efforts the journey to end child hunger is far from complete. There are still huge gaps in participation in the …

… with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. It was Sharon’s visit to the al-Aqsa mosque as opposition leader in … the Palestinian declaration of Intifada that has raged for more than four years. That Sharon is now at the center … for this apparent transformation. Sharon is working toward complete Israeli disengagement from the Gaza Strip, …

… to the plight of Palestinians even as it drew condemnation for the Palestinian terrorists’ methods. On September 4, … met to plan Operation “Ikrit and Biram” under mission commander “Issa,” Arabic for Jesus. Ikrit and Biram were two … The massacre was met with international horror. Global news coverage of the violent attack shocked the world, …

… Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, every year at this season for two and a half millennia. In each historical era, the … All of those meanings are now reflected in the Jewish community’s ambivalent view of the Middle East conflict. … University of Colorado at Boulder and a writer for History News Service. …

… peace with all their neighbors, their frustrated desire for security is now blocking the path to peace. As the latest round in the Israeli-Palestinian battle nears its … as a permanent fact of life. The Zionists aimed to overcome that psychological infirmity by making the Jews a …

… On December 6, 1922, Ireland’s struggle for independence from the United Kingdom reached a turning … 26 of 32 Irish counties received considerable, albeit not complete, independence. The following day, however, six … Republic of Ireland. Further Reading: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-55401938 Ronan Fanning, Eamon de …

… the little girl with the curl right in the middle of her forehead:  When it's good it's very, very good, and when … power and with pampering their members at the cost of the common good. Union leaders, however, have offered to make … menace.  He was featured on the covers of Time and Newsweek magazines and celebrated by social and political …

… in the Revolution. The inconclusive end to the War of 1812—for every party but Native Americans, who were left out of … —the very thing that makes it appear forgettable actually points to its greatest significance. Creating the United … ignored the bicentennial of the War itself, and will not commemorate its end either, and it is worth asking why. The …

… of Justice decided to revise the Second Amendment. This latest example of politically motivated historical revisionism completes the task begun by John Ashcroft in 2001 in his … memo designed to give activist judges a historical pretext for striking down existing gun laws. Ironically, rewriting …

… that President Bush reads thick presidential biographies for policy guidance. But, having led a coalition to defeat … Not any funny movie, but “The Mouse That Roared.” That 1959 comedy was based on the premise that by the late 1950s both … War II in Europe were better off because of the war’s outcome. That’s what Bush should seek now. The best American …

… that Pentagon officials are actively discussing plans for using nuclear weapons to prevent Iran from building its … the free world and freedom on earth,” Kennedy told a visiting French diplomat in January 1963. Kennedy’s words … Bush administration has wisely allowed the international community to take the lead in responding to the threat from …

… use history to justify their views. The problem is a common propensity to mangle the past to suit current needs, … justify their views. So what do they do when the past disappoints? Or when historians tell them something in the past that doesn't conform to the way they view the world? Ideally, when this …

… those in the Bush administration — could find better uses for that money on earth. Even with overwhelming … He twice attempted to escape the tremendous financial commitment by promoting a joint lunar trip by the United … is an independent historian and a writer for the History News Service. …