MOUNT VERNON, Ala. (WTVM) - A decorated war hero and south Alabama native has died at the age of 99. He served on one of the only Black combat units during World War II, was a member of the Buffal ...

In the years after the Civil War, white politicians in Southern states created multiple holidays to honor Confederate leaders and dead Confederate soldiers. Alabama lawmakers in 1901 named a ...

Without being disrespectful to King, his personal sacrifice, and his legacy, the holiday associated with his birthday should not be called Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but renamed National Civil ...

That was certainly the case for the October 4, 1865, issue. This was a mere six months after the end of the Civil War, at a time when Southern states were still in rough shape overall. Slavery was ...

Tina Landau has written 5 shows including Dream True: My Life with Vernon Dixon (Bookwriter ... Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for A Civil War Christmas. What awards has Tina Landau won?

In this 1960 file photo, Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. (AP File Photo) Gen. Robert E. Lee, leader of Confederate troops in the U.S. Civil War, is shown, date unknown. (AP Photo) Martin ...

Roosevelt and the New Deal" and "The Perils of Prosperity," a history of the U.S. from World War I to the peak of the Great Depression ... marching with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery, ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Virginia. Visit 21 remarkable landmarks that showcase the region's heritage and ...

Explore the historic Maryland landmarks that shaped America's history; the rich heritage and significant contributions of ...