Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber M1841 rifle, made under contract by Eli Whitney, 1849. This gun derives its nickname of the "Mississippi rifle" from the Mississippi Riflemen led by Jefferson Davis. Gift ...

Struggling as an independent country, the Republic of Texas sought to become part of the United States. Although many in ...

"Voces de Latinidad" explores the diversity and complexity of the many cultural aspects that shape identity in some of New ...

She said the annual parade is a celebration of Mexican history ... U.S., but that Sunday was a day to focus on positives. “And the positive thing here about our independence is if you ...

MEXICO CITY - Authorities in Mexico's Sinaloa state said on Sunday that at least 14 people were killed the day before amid a wave of violence that erupted after drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo ...

If you can’t spend Day of the Dead in Mexico, Los Angeles is where you want ... This interesting article explores that L.A. history. Now Day of the Dead is one of the most anticipated oh-so ...

They are the loved ones of many in the largely Mexican community, which for 10 years now has been celebrating Day of the Dead in a unique way, allowing families to bring the traditional altars set ...

who’s remembered as one of the most influential naval strategists in history. It’s also the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Navy in October 1775. Sunday is Navy Day, a day to celebrate ...

Navy Day is a day we set aside each year to honor those who have served and protected us at sea. October 27 is the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, who’s remembered as one of the most influential naval ...