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2 January 2026
- 18:3618:36, 2 January 2026 diff hist −4 Gadsden Purchase No edit summary current
- 18:3418:34, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,379 N Gadsden Purchase Created page with "{{Short description|1853 land purchase by the United States from Mexico}} The '''Gadsden Purchase''' was an agreement between the United States and Mexico finalized in 1853, in which the United States acquired a large portion of land in what is now southern Arizona and New Mexico. The purchase helped establish the modern southern border of the continental United States. == Background == Following the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), the United..."
- 18:2218:22, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,655 N Super Bowl Created page with "{{Short description|Annual championship game of the National Football League}} The '''Super Bowl''' is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) and represents the culmination of the professional American football season in the United States. It is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world and a major cultural phenomenon in American society. == Overview == The Super Bowl is typically played in early February and features the..." current
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- 18:1218:12, 2 January 2026 diff hist +378 Death Valley No edit summary current
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- 18:0718:07, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,549 N Death Valley Created page with "{{Short description|Group of five large freshwater lakes in North America}} The '''Great Lakes''' are a group of five interconnected freshwater lakes in North America that together form the largest freshwater system on Earth by surface area. Located along the border between the United States and Canada, the Great Lakes play a crucial role in the region’s geography, economy, ecology, and transportation. == Overview == The Great Lakes consist of: * Lake S..."
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- 17:5917:59, 2 January 2026 diff hist +6 Great Lakes →Overview
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- 17:5817:58, 2 January 2026 diff hist +36 Great Lakes →Recreation
- 17:5517:55, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,549 N Great Lakes Created page with "{{Short description|Group of five large freshwater lakes in North America}} The '''Great Lakes''' are a group of five interconnected freshwater lakes in North America that together form the largest freshwater system on Earth by surface area. Located along the border between the United States and Canada, the Great Lakes play a crucial role in the region’s geography, economy, ecology, and transportation. == Overview == The Great Lakes consist of: * Lake S..."
- 17:4617:46, 2 January 2026 diff hist +3,367 N Appalachian Mountains Created page with "{{Short description|Major mountain range in eastern North America}} The '''Appalachian Mountains''', often called the '''Appalachians''', are a major mountain system in eastern North America. They extend approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 km) from southeastern Canada through the eastern United States to central Alabama. == Overview == The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountain ranges on Earth and have played a significant role in the geograph..." current
- 17:4217:42, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,908 N Rocky Mountains Created page with "{{Short description|Major mountain range in western North America}} The '''Rocky Mountains''', commonly known as the '''Rockies''', are a major mountain range in western North America. They extend approximately 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from northern British Columbia and Alberta in Canada through the western United States to New Mexico. == Overview == The Rocky Mountains form one of the principal mountain systems of North America and play a significant..." current
- 16:4816:48, 2 January 2026 diff hist +3,354 N Slavery in the United States Created page with "{{Short description|History of forced labor and enslavement in the United States}} '''Slavery in the United States''' refers to the system of forced labor in which millions of people of African descent were enslaved in what became the United States from the colonial period until the abolition of slavery in 1865. Slavery played a central role in the nation’s economic development, political conflict, and social structure. == Early history == Slavery in North America be..." current
- 16:3916:39, 2 January 2026 diff hist +3,054 N American Civil War Created page with "{{Short description|Civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865}} The '''American Civil War''' was a civil conflict fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Union, representing the northern states, and the Confederacy, formed by southern states that seceded from the Union. It remains one of the most significant and transformative events in American history. == Background == Tensions..." current
- 16:3416:34, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,795 N Declaration of Independence Created page with "{{Short description|Foundational document declaring the independence of the United States}} The '''Declaration of Independence''' is a historic document adopted on July 4, 1776, in which the Thirteen Colonies declared their separation from British rule. It announced the creation of a new, independent nation later known as the United States and articulated principles of individual liberty and self-government. == Background == By the..." current
- 16:2916:29, 2 January 2026 diff hist 0 Economy of the United States →Labor and employment current
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- 16:2616:26, 2 January 2026 diff hist +3,277 N Economy of the United States Created page with "{{Short description|Overview of the national economy of the United States}} The '''economy of the United States''' is the largest national economy in the world by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). It is a highly developed mixed economy characterized by advanced industrial capacity, a large service sector, technological innovation, and extensive global trade. == Overview == The United States operates primarily under a capitalist economic system, with..."
- 16:2216:22, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,803 N Federal Government of the United States Created page with "{{Short description|National government of the United States}} The '''Federal Government of the United States''' is the national government established by the United States Constitution. It is responsible for governing the country at the national level and operates under a system of federalism, sharing power with state governments. == Overview == The federal government is based in Washington, D.C. and is composed of three distinct branches: the Legislativ..." current
- 16:1716:17, 2 January 2026 diff hist +2,932 N Political parties in the United States Created page with "{{Short description|Organizations that participate in U.S. electoral politics}} '''Political parties in the United States''' are organized groups that nominate candidates for public office, influence public policy, and shape political debate. The United States has a long history of political parties, with a system dominated by two major parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. == O..." current
- 16:0916:09, 2 January 2026 diff hist +1,764 N The National Mall Created page with "{{Short description|Historic open-area national park in Washington, D.C.}} The '''National Mall''' is a historic open-area national park located in Washington, D.C., United States. It extends approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the United States Capitol in the east to the Lincoln Memorial in the west and serves as a symbolic and cultural centerpiece of the nation’s capital. == History == The origins of the National Mall date back to 1791, when French-born..." current
- 16:0516:05, 2 January 2026 diff hist +1,645 N Federal Reserve System Created page with "{{Short description|Central banking system of the United States}} The '''Federal Reserve System''', commonly known as the '''Federal Reserve''' or '''the Fed''', is the central banking system of the United States. It was established in 1913 with the passage of the Federal Reserve Act to provide the country with a stable, flexible, and secure monetary and financial system. == Structure == The Federal Reserve is composed of three primary components: * The Board of..." current
- 16:0416:04, 2 January 2026 diff hist +6 The Great Recession →Causes current
- 16:0416:04, 2 January 2026 diff hist +1,565 N The Great Recession Created page with "{{Short description|Global economic downturn from 2007 to 2009}} The '''Great Recession''' was a severe global economic downturn that began in the United States in late 2007 and lasted until 2009. It is widely regarded as the most significant economic crisis since the Great Depression. == Causes == The Great Recession was caused by a combination of factors, including: * The collapse of the U.S. housing market * Widespread use of high-risk subprime mortgage lending..."
- 16:0016:00, 2 January 2026 diff hist +6 American Dream →Core principles current
- 15:5915:59, 2 January 2026 diff hist +1,475 N American Dream Created page with "{{Short description|National ethos of the United States}} The '''American Dream''' is a national ethos of the United States centered on the belief that success, prosperity, and social mobility can be achieved through hard work, determination, and individual initiative. == Origins == The concept developed alongside the early history of the United States but was popularized in the 20th century. Historian James Truslow Adams defined the American Dream in 1931 as the i..."
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30 December 2025
- 20:3820:38, 30 December 2025 diff hist +868 N Facts About The United States:Copyrights Created page with "__NOTOC__ == Copyright Policy == All original text on ''factsabouttheunitedstates.com is licensed under the '''Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0)''', unless otherwise stated. === What this means === * You are free to share and adapt the content * Proper attribution is required * Any derivative work must use the same license === Images and media === Images and media may be subject to different licenses. Each file page cont..." current
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27 December 2025
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23 December 2025
- 20:4220:42, 23 December 2025 diff hist +2,042 N The Golden Fleet Created page with "The '''Golden Fleet''' is a massive naval modernization initiative announced by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2025. The centerpiece of this program is the '''Trump-class Battleship''', a new generation of heavily armored surface combatants designed to assert American naval dominance through "aesthetic power and overwhelming force." === Specifications of the Trump-class === During the official unveiling, the administration described these vessels as "the mos..." current