After several years of rising tensions, on May 13, 1846, the United States Congress declared war on the nation of Mexico.
The war lasted only two years, and the conduct of the war was decidedly one-sided.
The conclusion of the war resulted in changes to both countries, which can be seen on the map and felt on the ground today. Yet, despite being one of the ... Show More
Today
Larry Doby and Breaking the American League Color Barrier
If you ask anyone to name the athlete who broke the color line in baseball, they will immediately answer Jackie Robinson. If you ask who broke the color line in the American League, there may be a long pause. The answer is Larry Doby, who became a seven-time All-Star, a two-time ... Show More
13m 44s
Yesterday
Colorado River: The River That Built the American West
Over 1,400 miles, the Colorado River has carved some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth and enabled life across the American Southwest. It shaped canyons, powered cities, irrigated farms, and became the center of one of the most important water disputes in modern history. F ... Show More
14m 28s
May 13
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham: How Quebec Became British
In 1759, on a plateau outside Quebec City, two armies met in a battle that lasted less than an hour but changed the course of a continent. The Battle determined the fate of New France, reshaped Canada's future, and marked a turning point in the global struggle between Britain and ... Show More
15m 32s