Sustained trade union organizing began in 1794. They've gained important protections for workers, but they haven’t always ...

Aug. 26, 1920, the United Stated adopted the 19th amendment, widely recognized for ensuring women have the right to vote.

Robert Remini talked about his book [A Short History of the United States] (Harper; October 7, 2008). The historian of the United States House of Representatives presents a history of the United ...

On Sept. 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally changed the name of their new nation to the “United States of America,” rather than the “United Colonies,” which was in regular use at ...

From history and background to celebrations, here’s how May Day is different from Labor Day in the United States.