Noelani Kirschner

A U.S.-based nonprofit is continuing long-standing efforts to return Nazi-looted art to its rightful owners. Learn more.

Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing" stands as a testament to the legacy of the American worker. Read more here.

Learn about the largest state fair in the United States — the Texas State Fair — and how notable inventions premiered here.

Wisconsin produces more dairy than any other state. Naturally, its annual state fair features cheese, cream puffs and other agriculture.

The New York State Fair was the first to begin the tradition in the United States. Learn about its offerings today.

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest in the country and inspired the musical "State Fair" — read about its traditions.

Aux quatre coins des États-Unis, des jeunes acquièrent de précieuses compétences grâce au programme 4-H. Découvrez l’expérience d’une participante de l'Iowa.

Ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the city is planning on reusing and updating structures from past games.

The USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka shows how NASA will build a lasting presence on the moon. Learn more about U.S. space innovations.

During World War II, a State Department expert helped the Allied Forces’ Monuments Men and Women track rare books and master paintings.

Each Easter Monday, children celebrate with the president and first lady at the White House. Learn more about this Easter egg roll tradition.

Far from the nearest city, Mount Rushmore draws 2 million tourists each year. Learn more about this unique monument to American presidents.

Harry S. Truman, America's 33rd president, lived for 50 years in Independence, Missouri. Learn more about this president's family home.

As a congressman from Ohio and then U.S. president, William McKinley strived to grow the U.S. economy. Learn more about his legacy.

John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams, both served as U.S. presidents. Learn more about how their legacies shaped U.S. history.

Autrefois aux États-Unis, les présidents nouvellement élus prêtaient serment en mars parce qu’il leur fallait du temps pour se rendre à Washington. Voici un aperçu de l’investiture présidentielle américaine.

In 1805, at his second inauguration, Thomas Jefferson traveled on horseback to the White House, beginning a tradition of inaugural parades.

U.S. presidents were once inaugurated in March to allow more travel time. Learn when and how presidents are inaugurated today.

The site of U.S. inaugurations has changed over time. See where various past presidents have taken the oath office.

U.S. assistance boosts development and addresses humanitarian crises. Learn more about USAID's efforts around the world.