Peter Zablocki

Swing states have played a crucial role in United States presidential elections for much of American history, particularly in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

In 1898, Spain ceded control of the Philippines to the US, plunging the nation into an unpopular war reminiscent of the more recent conflict in Vietnam.

The rise of comic books as a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s prompted US Congress to address the concerns over their negative influence on America’s youth.

Wonder Woman’s creation is deeply rooted in WWII propaganda, feminist ideals, and the unconventional personal life of her creator, William Moulton Marston.

To explain sending their loved ones to fight overseas, the US government turned to an artist who could best encapsulate the importance of sacrifice: Norman Rockwell.

While often lost amid retail sales and promotions, Presidents' Day honors the American leaders who have guided the nation through its many challenges and triumphs.

Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, found himself ensnared in a web of personal demons and the unrelenting pursuit of adventure against the backdrop of a famous name.

Every four years, American voters are reminded that the nation’s popular vote does not choose the president. So, what or who exactly are they voting for?