Scholars have also chronicled the role of Native Americans in the state. The diversity of experiences within the state means that Arkansas could serve as a microcosm of the larger war.doi:10.1002/9781118609071.ch20Buck T. FosterJohn Wiley & Sons...
Fun Things to Do in Arkansas More Getty Images Arkansas is rich not only in natural resources and scenic beauty – its nickname is the Natural State, after all – but also in history, given its prominent role in the civil rights movement and its extensive Native American history. When visiti...
A New State Arkansas becomes a new frontier of the United States. 1860 The Civil War Arkansas plays a major role in the American Civil War. 1881 'Arkansaw' or 'Arkansas.' Following a debate between two senators about the pronunciation of the state's name, a resolution is passed, which re...
Despite the state’s small size, several of its politicians have played a significant role on the national stage, particularly since the mid-20th century.Bill Clinton, fromHopeand governor of the state from 1979 to 1981 and from 1983 to 1992, was elected to two terms as president of theUni...
Arkansas is part of the National Park Service’s Midwest Region. Arkansas’s landscape transitions from eastern lowlands of the Mississippi River and Arkansas Delta to the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. The state has a rich natural area and played a critical role in the Civil Rights movement. ...
General Douglas MacArthur was the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and in World War 2, he performed an essential role in the Pacific Theater. He also served in World War 1, the Mexican Revolution, the Korean War, and the Philippines Campaign as Field Marshal for which he earned the ...
In 1861, Arkansas seceded from the Union and became part of the Confederacy and played a significant role in the Civil War. Many slaves were brought over to Arkansas by planters looking to cash in on the lands. After the war, Arkansas was reconstructed and faced numerous challenges with ...
Government Avenue. The Headquarters House, which played a key role in the Battle of Fayetteville, is now owned by the Washington County Historical Society. The years after the Civil War witnessed the founding of the University of Arkansas in ...
In the opening scene of Gone with the Wind, Little Rock’s Old Mill plays a starring role. It’s no surprise the grist mill would be chosen as the filming location as it boasts a beautiful locale surrounded by old-growth trees and manicured gardens. The structure itself may look historic...
Square and supports collaborative entrepreneurship and innovation efforts across campusMore Students Savvy Shields Wins Miss America Pageant Sep 2016 Savvy Shields, an art major and business minor, is chosen as the 2017 Miss America, the second woman from the U of A to serve in that role.More...