During the late 19th century, spittoons became a common feature of saloons, hotels, stores, banks and other places where adult men gathered.

U.S. Navy Ensign John Doyle’s chances of surviving World War II seemed bleak on Nov. 25, 1944, in the South China Sea.

On Nov. 21, 1910, Charles Baysdorfer became the first Nebraskan pilot and the first to fly a Nebraska-built plane.

An estimated 1,000 Pawnees served as military allies of the United States between 1864 and 1877, and their military service will be honored.

We take for granted that roads will be marked to show directions and hazards. Early highways were more of a do-it-yourself affair.