2024 JAH African American History Index
In honor of Black History Month, we at the Journal of American History are pleased to…
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On “The U.S. Culture Wars Abroad: Liberal-Evangelical Rivalry and Decolonization in Southern Africa, 1968–1994”
The problem of the archive is a well-worn topic for historians. But sometimes the sheer…
What’s in the December Issue of the Journal of American History?
The December issue of the Journal of American History is now available online and in…
(Trans)American History across Borders
I am often asked why a historian from France would study the history of California.…
Hesitancy against Hope: Reactions to the First Polio Vaccine
Looking back on the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on the importance of the vaccine and…
Recovering Histories of Gendered State Violence
“Mexican Girls in Revolt,” The Missoulian, March 19, 1911. Loud, thundering calls for “that greaser”…
On the Map
The flag of Bikini Atoll looks a lot like the American flag. It has the…
Guåhan and the CHamoru People
Once in a while, the U.S. territory of Guåhan (Guam) appears in mainstream media such…
“Let’s Raise Some Hell”: Clyde Warrior and the Red Power Movement
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Siege of Wounded Knee, the 71-day occupation…
What’s in the September Issue of the Journal of American History?
The September issue of the Journal of American History is now available online and in print.…