You were taught a version of history. But nobody showed you the full story.
Frontiersmen who forged a nation. Inventors who changed the world. Ordinary Americans who stood up when it mattered most.
This history belongs to you. We're giving it back.
Our next video is in production now. Every dollar raised this month goes directly to bringing another forgotten story to life.
They never told you that a former slave became one of the most powerful voices in American history before the age of 30.
They never told you that American engineers built structures the world said were impossible.
We went to the archives and brought it back. And with your help, we'll bring back dozens more.
Every claim backed by primary sources. You were never told these stories. Now you know why.
Decatur's daring raid and the birth of the U.S. Navy's fighting spirit.
He commandeered a military vessel, freed his family, and became a U.S. Congressman.
"I was never taught any of this in school. These stories made me proud of where I come from — and determined to pass them on to my kids."— Early supporter, Texas
It started with a simple question: why weren't we taught this?
One person started digging through the National Archives, the Library of Congress, and primary source collections across the country. What they found changed everything.
Stories of ordinary Americans who changed the world. Exposed in full, backed by primary sources, and given back to the public for free.
No sponsors. No political agenda. No algorithms deciding what you see. Just the archives and the truth.
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Every claim is backed by primary sources from the National Archives, Library of Congress, and leading institutions.
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These stories survived centuries. Don't let them disappear now.