More than 170 years ago, the course of American history was forever changed when millwright James W. Marshall discovered gold in the new U.S. territory of California. Keep reading to learn more about the gold rush and its role in the formation of “the Golden State.”
This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by investigating the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
The United Nations was born out of the most devastating conflict in world history—World War II. Learn about the history and development of the international organization while exploring HeinOnline’s United Nations Law Collection.
This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by exploring the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. Grab a seat and prepare to be blown away by what the Serial Set has to offer.
The Boston Tea Party was a controversial political protest which escalated the tensions between the Kingdom of England and its American colonies and ultimately culminated in the Revolutionary War. Learn about the causes and effects of the protest, as well as the key players involved!
On the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941, the United States was assaulted in a surprise, preemptive military strike by the Empire of Japan. Discover more about Pearl Harbor with the databases mentioned in this post.
This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by exploring the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and its resulting investigations. Grab a seat and prepare to be blown away by what the Serial Set has to offer.
More than 100 years ago today, Germany signed its armistice with the Allied Powers, effectively ending World War I. This Veterans Day, join HeinOnline in discovering the causes, major events, and effects of World War I using the primary sources themselves.
As of this month, it’s been a year since our initial release of the Serial Set in HeinOnline … celebrate with another installment of our Secrets of the Serial Set series! This month, we dive into the events surrounding the 1998 impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton.
More than 50 years ago, the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba led to a 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. Explore the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its legacy with HeinOnline.
