In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

The U.S. Navy replenishment oiler previously named for gay rights leader and Navy veteran Harvey Milk has a new moniker: the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.

No other changes are expected soon to the fleet of John Lewis-class ships, most of which are named after civil rights figures ...

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or relaxing under the fireworks, these patriotic films will ignite your American ...

The Pentagon said it's done with "political" ship naming. The move follows a number of name changes at US Army bases.

The USNS Harvey Milk will be stripped of its moniker, which honored a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean ...

A new graphic novel sharing the story of Robert Smalls' released Thursday in honor of Juneteenth. Here's what to know.

In 1863, Smalls became captain of the Planter, the first Black man to command a United States vessel. He held this position ...

Robert M. Smalls - An American Hero Script by Navy Officer and Historian Dr. Barry J. Brock Offers a Definitive and Powerful Portrayal of a Man Who Changed the Course of a Nation Smalls’ life ...