Search Results | congress of the united states
Your search for "congress of the united states" returned 666 results
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/mary-edwards-walker.htm
We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/5-offshore-petroleum-reserves.htm
Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.
The History of the Affordable Care Act
money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/personal-income-taxes/history-of-affordable-care-act.htm
The history of the Affordable Care Act is still being written, but we can fill you in on what's happened so far. Learn more about ACA history.
How Political Recalls Work
people.howstuffworks.com/political-recall.htm
Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/ride-act.htm
Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.
Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/buffalo-soldiers.htm
HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/mlk-jr.htm
The national American holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. falls on the third Monday in January. Learn about the life and work of this legendary civil rights activist.
Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy
history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/tecumseh.htm
Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/memorial-day.htm
Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Is Your Brain Sharp Enough for This Tricky Trivia Quiz?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/is-your-brain-sharp-enough-for-this-tricky-trivia-quiz
How much random knowledge do you think you have? Put your smarts to the test with this tricky trivia quiz that will have you trying to remember history, geography, science and more!