American Culture

This is not the American dream. The harsh reality reported by the National Center on Family Homelessness states that children comprise 60% of the homeless family population. One out of every fifty...

Have you been wondering how to get married to a U.S. Citizen? If you are looking to get a green card or become a U.S. Citizen yourself, this is not the best method. Changes in the law have made...

American history has a lot to do, sadly, with war. A country born from conflict, the United States of America has spent less time at peace than at war during the more than 200 years of its...

America struggles just like any other nation and needs help to survive. All too often, people ignore the needs of America because it is seen as a country full of luxury. However, a lot of people...

Fall takes place from September through November each year in America. While we are familiar with some of the major Fall American holidays such as Halloween, and Thanksgiving, there are many...

Most immigrants find the idea of coming to America to work and live exciting and challenging. They hear many things about America through many resources such as reading the news, watching TV,...

Every July, in America, we are reminded of what a wonderful country we live in. Here are ten ways to show your patriotism and pass along a love of country to your children.

The 2007-2008 economic meltdown had an unintentional side benefit in prompting historians to take a second look at the Great Depression. The stock market crash of 1929 that kick-started America's...

As the world gets used to the recession and everybody is cutting back and down, there are ways we can financially support this great nation while having fun. Here are few suggestions on how to do...

Spring in America starts in March 20th thru June 21st. As the seasons change in America, you will come to realize they come full of activities and celebrations that range from fun and goofy to...

On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty was bestowed as a gift of friendship to the United States from the French people. Brought to the United States in segments, the Statue of Liberty stands in...

Long before "The L Word" rocked cable TV audiences, long before stand-up comedian Kate Clinton filled concert halls, before Ellen Degeneres came out to sitcom audiences, and before k.d....

For many, the American dream is far from a reality. As the gap between the rich and the poor widens, more people are becoming homeless. A variety of circumstances including financial hardships and...

Colonial America marks the beginning of the U.S. as a modern-day country. Life back then was very different than today, but some elements, such as recreation and sports, were just as important...

Colonial life in North America was a mix of various conditions and nationalities. The aims of each mother country were different, and the geography of North America also shaped colonial life....

Prior to the 20th century, women's rights in America suffered in comparison to their male counterparts. During colonial America, the period between 1492 and 1763, women in America essentially...

The American colonists were hard workers. There was always something that needed to be done. Everything they used needed to be made. The skilled workers helped the whole community by using their...

Colonial America families were busy. They had to continually work so that everything they used would get made and so they would have food to eat. They felt that it was important to educate their...

Americans come in all shapes, colors and beliefs. America is called the melting pot where everyone is welcome, and they all get a chance to participate in the American way. People have been coming...