Background The Space Shuttle Challenger was set to launch Mission STS-51-L, a historic flight that included Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire selected for

Background Black History Month originated from the efforts of historian Carter G. Woodson, often called the “Father of Black History.” In 1926, he and the

Background: Slavery in the United States began in 1619 when British settlers brought enslaved Africans to North America. Over two centuries, slavery became deeply entrenched

Background: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership in the civil rights movement was instrumental in dismantling segregation and advocating for racial equality in the United

Background: World War I left a devastating toll on nations worldwide, prompting leaders to seek ways to prevent future conflicts. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen

Background: The United States was in the midst of the Civil War, a conflict that erupted primarily over the institution of slavery and its expansion