About America

View some of President Obama's travels to other countries. He met dignitaries and people in all walks of life and saw treasured spots.

Chalice is the new transgender comic book character in AfterShock's Alters series. See what the creators have to say about her and their other superheroes.

Benjamin Franklin was the quintessential self-made man. Born on January 17, 1706, into a modest family, he received only a few years of education....

Kwanzaa is a seven-day event in the U.S. based on African festivals and celebrated through music and dance from December 26 through January 1.

Preservation of natural treasures in U.S. national parks has been called the nation’s best idea. Winning images in a 2014 photo contest offer proof.

Ten musicians were selected to participate in the Dosti Music Project, which unites artists and sounds from India, Pakistan and the U.S.

White House photographers captured many highlights of the first family's trips and events during 2015.

Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's intervention kept daredevil pilot Bob Hoover out of the clutches of Soviet authorities after an airshow stunt over Moscow.

Learn what the U.S. college experience is like from a person with disabilities. Join the discussion with leaders and advocacy groups on Nov. 19.