LNGenZ News for Kids: 21 – History

Today is Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May – a holiday of Mexican origin. In the United States it is celebrated with parades and get-togethers while in Mexico the day is honored on a much smaller scale. Contrary… Read More

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 – 1882) grew up in a very eventful time in America. The country was fairly new with hardly any culture of its own yet, and the Civil War was looming. Unlike many poets of his era,… Read More

Rachel Donelson, later Rachel Jackson, was a quiet woman who preferred the calm and quaint country life. But little did she know that she’d be thrust into the public eye that spanned the nation. The Early Life of Rachel Jackson… Read More

The Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, was a battle between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. It was not only fought on bloody battlefields but also in the shadows, where spies risked their… Read More

The Boston Tea Party, one of the most iconic acts of protest in American history, marked an escalation of the rebellion brewing against British rule. It was praised by John Adams, who described the demonstration as “so bold, so daring,… Read More

Every year on March 17, Americans across the United States eat corned beef and Irish soda bread and wear their favorite green shirt in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration honoring the patron saint of Ireland and all… Read More

Jack Jouett, known affectionately as the “Paul Revere of the South,” is a lesser-known hero of the American Revolution. Much like Mr. Revere, Jouett embarked on a dangerous journey to defend cause of liberty. The Ride of Jack Jouett During… Read More

Most Americans know the story of Paul Revere, the Revolutionary War hero, but have you heard of Sybil Ludington? Revere’s famous midnight ride to warn of the British has been immortalized in books, movies, songs, and poetry. But he wasn’t… Read More

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States – but that hadn’t been the plan. Some Republicans didn’t like him and didn’t want him to remain governor of New York. They planned to get rid of him… Read More

Every year on the third Monday in February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day – an annual holiday acknowledging the office of the presidency. While the holiday was originally established to honor President George Washington’s birthday, it has since evolved to recognize… Read More

It’s Valentine’s Day, a holiday to celebrate romance and love. It’s a time to give out chocolates and poetic cards to loved ones and those you might have a crush on. But who was St. Valentine and why is this… Read More

January marks the beginning of the new year – but that wasn’t always the case. The Gregorian calendar we follow today was inspired by an ancient Roman calendar that, according to legend, was designed by Romulus, the first king of… Read More