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Representative Nanette Barragán Supports Permanent National Museum of the American Latino Location

Representative Nanette Barragán Supports Permanent National Museum of the American Latino Location

Representative Nanette Barragán (D-CA) has been a vocal supporter of establishing a permanent National Museum of the American Latino on the National Mall. The Smithsonian Board of Regents recently designated the Arts and Industries Building as the museum's permanent location, concluding a site-selection process that began after Congress authorized the museum in 2020. This decision follows decades of advocacy and bipartisan support. The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) has also actively supported this initiative, having previously sent letters to President Trump and congressional leadership in April 2025, petitioning for a National Mall location. Barragán was part of a bipartisan group in the 119th Congress advocating for this permanent home, alongside other representatives and senators.

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish goes on sale

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish goes on sale

The U.S. Mint has started selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side

Henry Lucas, Alaskan Hunting Guide, Faced Citizenship Barrier in 1920s License Renewal

Henry Lucas, Alaskan Hunting Guide, Faced Citizenship Barrier in 1920s License Renewal

In the early 1920s, Henry Lucas, a highly regarded big-game hunting guide on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, encountered significant challenges renewing his guide's license due to a U.S. game law requiring guides to be 'white citizens of the United States.' Lucas, originally from Croatia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), had not yet been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, despite having held a license previously and possessing a sterling reputation. This legal hurdle, which also affected other non-citizen guides like Andy Simons (Finnish) and Jack Lean (British), led to stricter enforcement of citizenship requirements. Kenai Peninsula game warden George Cotter, who recognized Lucas's exceptional skills and the scarcity of qualified American guides, advocated for an exception to the rule. After direct appeals from Lucas and Cotter's persistent support, Alaska's territorial governor, Scott C. Bone, granted a one-time exception for Lucas's license renewal in August 1922, based on Cotter's endorsement and Luca...

Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies' support for Smithsonian

Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies' support for Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to cut federal agencies' support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution. A letter by U.S.

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson Signed Adamson Act in 1916, Establishing Eight-Hour Workday for Railroad Workers

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson Signed Adamson Act in 1916, Establishing Eight-Hour Workday for Railroad Workers

On September 3, 1916, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Adamson Act into law. This landmark legislation established an eight-hour workday for interstate railroad workers. The act was a direct response to the threat of a nationwide railroad strike, which had the potential to severely disrupt the American economy and transportation system. By implementing the eight-hour workday, the government aimed to avert the strike and address the demands of railroad laborers for improved working conditions and reasonable hours. This historical event is a significant moment in U.S. labor history, marking a crucial step towards standardized working hours and better protections for industrial workers. The act demonstrated the federal government's willingness to intervene in labor disputes to maintain economic stability and ensure fair labor practices.

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Smithsonian Institution approved on Monday the conversion of one of its buildings into the National Museum of the American Latino, which will enable it to bypass congressional approval for a new site.

U.S. Mint Releases $1 Coins Featuring President Trump's Likeness, Sparking Debate Over Federal Law

U.S. Mint Releases $1 Coins Featuring President Trump's Likeness, Sparking Debate Over Federal Law

The U.S. Mint has begun circulating $1 gold-colored coins featuring the likeness of President Trump. One side of the coin displays President Trump's face with 'Liberty' engraved above it and the years '1776-2026' below, commemorating the nation's 250th birthday. The reverse side features the presidential seal with '250' inscribed. These coins are legal tender and are being sold at prices ranging from approximately $1.55 to $2.44 per coin, with special 'July 4th' marked issues randomly hidden in rolls and bags. The release has drawn criticism because federal law, specifically 31 U.S. Code 5112, generally prohibits placing a living president's likeness on U.S. currency. However, Treasury officials classify these as 'collectibles' designed to commemorate America's 250th birthday, citing a precedent where President Calvin Coolidge appeared on a half-dollar for the nation's 150th anniversary.

$1 gold Trump coins go on sale Sept. 2

$1 gold Trump coins go on sale Sept. 2

Trump is the first living person in more than a century to appear on currency.

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

The U.S. Mint will start selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side

The Santa Fe Trail Carried Traders Across Six Modern-Day States

The Santa Fe Trail Carried Traders Across Six Modern-Day States

The Santa Fe Trail, a historic 19th-century transportation route, connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico. While its primary functi...

Senator John Sherman Honored on 1902 $50 National Bank Note for Financial System Contributions

Senator John Sherman Honored on 1902 $50 National Bank Note for Financial System Contributions

The 1902 $50 National Bank Note features Senator John Sherman, recognizing his significant impact on the nation's financial system. Sherman holds the record as Ohio’s longest-serving U.S. senator, with 32 years in office. He is particularly remembered for his strong advocacy of the gold standard and for authoring the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, a pivotal piece of economic legislation. The inclusion of Sherman's portrait on the currency highlights his historical importance, similar to other figures honored on National Bank Notes who shaped American finance. These notes, issued by banks across the country, serve as a historical record of political and financial development, with portraits often overlooked amidst other intricate details but providing a unifying theme across various bank issues.