The 40th Division underwent major transformations during the Cold War. From nuclear-era reforms to modern structures, it ...

The Global War on Terror transformed the 75th Ranger Regiment from elite light infantry into a highly integrated special ...

Presidential power — and the issues of currency, banking and monetary regulation — have been central to America’s political landscape since the nation’s founding. The relationship between presidents ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

From the Revolutionary War to current conflict with Iran, transportation has played a critical role along each battlefield.

Today, the Oval Office is arguably the most iconic workspace in the world — widely recognized as a powerful symbol of presidential authority. Its creation and evolution reflect broader developments in ...

One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history. A local substitute teacher, John Scopes, was charged with ...

Advances in food processing introduced refined sugars, preservatives and ultra-processed foods into everyday life.