#ThisDayInHistory: In 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted. Read “Disasters Have Histories” from TAH and learn how history shapes both the impact of and response to disasters. https://ow.ly/y0Lt50Z14xP

Congratulations to OAH Vice President Tom Sugrue on the publication of his new edited collection, Segregating Cities: An Arnold R. Hirsch Reader by The University of Chicago Press. Get the book: https://ow.ly/rFi950YZLY6

This day in 1954, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools violated the 14th Amendment. For more, check out Sonya Ramsey’s “The Troubled History of American Education after the Brown Decision,” on Process. https://tinyurl.com/3jw9ukm9

#ThisDayInHistory in 1942, gasoline rationing began in parts of the US as Americans adjusted to wartime conservation efforts. Explore how petroleum and its by-products became embedded in many aspects of American life in this JAH collection: https://ow.ly/2PNW50Z0oIG

Yesterday SCOTUS ruled that a widely used abortion medication can continue to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail. This decision comes years after the Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling overturned Roe v. Wade. Read our statement on the Dobbs decision: https://ow.ly/158R50Z0eeb

Hear from OAH Lecturer Judy Tzu-Chun Wu in her talk, “From White Woman’s Burden to Orientalized Motherhood: The Strange Career of Dr. ‘Mom’ Chung.” #OAHLecturer Book this talk: https://www.oah.org/lectures/lecturers/judy-tzu-chun-wu/

History helps us do more than understand the past, it helps us navigate the present and shape more democratic, equitable, and just futures. Support the OAH 2026 Annual Appeal and help strengthen the future of the profession. https://ow.ly/uGUy50YZKtC

Thank you to OAH Speaker and President Marc Stein for his talk on Queer Public History Today. From archives and museums to classrooms and public memory, queer public history helps expand how we understand the American past and its relevance today. Thank you to all who joined!

This day in 1796, Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine. Interested in histories of vaccines? Check out Stephen Mawdsley’s “Hesitancy against Hope: Reactions to the First Polio Vaccine,” from Process . https://tinyurl.com/nhtrvucj. Prefer a podcast? Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jtew5.

On this day in 1846 the United States declared war on Mexico. For more on the history of U.S. expansion and empire, check out Carleigh Beriont’s “On the Map,” from the Process archive. https://tinyurl.com/mrw3bhd5. Prefer it in podcast form? Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/df9brhks.

What does ethical, rigorous, and accessible historical practice look like today? The OAH’s Standards and Best Practices resource hub brings together guidance documents and professional standards that support historians across fields. Explore the collection: https://ow.ly/FiPG50YYVmi

If you can’t wait until Thursday to hear OAH President Marc Stein discuss “Queer Public History Today,” check out "Region, Space, and Place in Queer History" on Process. https://ow.ly/x3cw50YYq2i Register for Queer Public History Today: https://ow.ly/6XN250YYq2n

Looking for your next opportunity? Explore current openings: https://ow.ly/yUqJ50YXOPO

History needs advocates and engaged communities now more than ever. When you join OAH you’re supporting the future of historical scholarship, public engagement, and history in the public interest. Become a member today: https://ow.ly/WsAq50YXKk1

As we celebrate AAPI heritage month, we’re proud to spotlight OAH Lecturer Erika Lee, past OAH Pres. and Harvard prof. Read her article The Necessity of Teaching Asian American History: https://ow.ly/vn0b50YUCTq Want more? Check out her book, Made in Asian America: https://ow.ly/Kxgf50YUCTr"

In a new article for The Economist, OAH Lecturer Keisha N. Blain explores how civil-rights activists framed their struggle in global terms and envisioned transforming the world. #OAHLecturer Read the article: https://ow.ly/leyb50YWFoq Book today: https://ow.ly/12Ow50YWFor

Bring OAH Lecturer Nayan Shah to your community for his talk “Plague and Panic: A Century of Asian American Struggles against Racism and Xenophobia." #OAHLecturer Book: https://ow.ly/3bP450YUFer

The latest issue of The American Historian is out! Get a preview of the contents at Process: A Blog for American History. https://tinyurl.com/2v74y2v7

New HARPPing on History post—Making It Local: Cultivating a Love of History, One Film at a Time. Author Cindy Hahamovitch from the University of Georgia explains how The Athens Film Project is helping students "catch the history bug" before they arrive on campus. https://ow.ly/MkN050YWav9

Calling all graduate students in history! Join the upcoming OAH Graduate Student Affinity Group meeting on May 12, 6pm ET, to connect with fellow grad students, share experiences, and build your professional network within the field. Register: https://ow.ly/gq4g50YVNpY

Looking for your next fellowship, CFP, or way to showcase your research? The OAH Opportunities for Historians page is your go-to hub for grants, calls for papers, research studies, and more. Find your next move and make it count ➡️ https://ow.ly/LFS750YUHkJ

Speaker announcements for #OAH27 will be coming out late June. Keep an eye on your inbox!

As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, the OAH is bringing historians and the public together to reflect on our shared history and the nation’s future. Explore the US at 250 webinar series and watch on demand: https://ow.ly/mMHu50YUB4N

Looking to bring AAPI history to your campus or community? Book OAH Lecturer Shelley Sang-Hee Lee (Brown University) for her talk, “Why Asian American History Matters.” #OAHLecturer Learn more and book today: https://ow.ly/8T5O50YUB20

On this day in 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen shot and killed four student protestors at Kent State University and wounded several others. For other histories of protest, see Crystal R. Sanders’s blog post “Protest and Punishment in Rural North Carolina.” https://tinyurl.com/5ffu265a

Thank you to #OAHLecturer Celine Parreñas Shimizu for her talk "Making Movies About Asian American Families and Histories Across Generations and Continents." Learn more about our Asian American lecture topics: https://ow.ly/nMrp50YSr0Q

Asian American and Pacific Islander histories are essential to understanding the American past and present. This #AAPIHeritageMonth, explore OAH resources on AAPI History. 🔗 Start here: https://ow.ly/lBjb50YTBtc

Happy International Workers’ Day! Celebrate the power of workers by reading Peter Cole’s “Fighting Fascism, Writing Novels, and Preserving Radical History,” from the Process archive. https://tinyurl.com/2ebv7kvb

Today we issued a statement opposing the Course Content Guidelines issued by the Texas Tech University System. Put simply, Texas Tech is engaged in blatant censorship. Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/9Bo950YSQkM

More than 100 stories captured so far. Each one a voice, a perspective, a piece of history worth preserving. Our Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project is ensuring no story goes untold. Learn more about this work: https://www.fecohp.org/

New post alert! Did you know that a group of Japanese atomic bomb survivors visited the United States in 1964? Check out Aubrey Underwood’s article on the World Peace Study Mission Tour, and their efforts to publicize the public health risks of nuclear radiation. https://tinyurl.com/45wj9st3

50 days until Juneteenth. Book an OAH Lecturer today and bring powerful scholarship and fresh perspectives on the history and legacy of emancipation to your campus or community. #OAHLecturer https://ow.ly/LF6h50YQFQj

Today SCOTUS struck down a voting map, a decision that could have broader implications for how states draw district lines. Read our Process article "History Shows that Our Elections Are Rigged" https://ow.ly/8XrJ50YS3r5

A big thank you to everyone who submitted proposals for #OAH27! Stay tuned — proposal notifications will be announced in the coming months, so keep an eye on your inbox! In the meantime, check out our #OAH26 recap on Process: https://www.oah.org/process/

Join #OAHLecturer Julia Ott tomorrow for her virtual talk "Rethinking the Great Crash of 1929" at 1pm ET. She'll explore why the prices of assets fluctuate, where does financial value comes from, and more. Hosted by Master the Possibilities Education Center. Register: https://ow.ly/HP1O50YQKnZ

The call for proposals for our NEW History in Place Symposium opens today. Submissions are due June 30. Save the date and plan to join us October 10–11 for "Coasts, Currents, and Islands: Exploring the interwoven histories of the United States & the Pacific." https://ow.ly/3hAS50YRhEB

Hear former OAH Pres. Annette Gordon-Reed as she discusses her new book on a collection of Thomas Jefferson's writings on MS NOW's Morning Joe: https://ow.ly/uvgf50YQJCQ

Following this weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, many are reflecting on the current political climate. Read "President Trump and His Times" by Julian E. Zelizer (Princeton Univ.; CNN Political Analyst) on Process: A Blog for American History. https://ow.ly/9RHn50YQvVo

Looking to show your support for history beyond the page? Explore the OAH online store. Shop now: oah.org/merch

Today is the last day to submit for #OAH27, happening in historic San Francisco. https://ow.ly/Re5p50YOGBv

The OAH has launched a one-year fundraising campaign, Making History at 250. The goal of the campaign, timed to the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, is to raise $250,000 between the 2026 and 2027 OAH annual conferences. Donate or Pledge Today: https://ow.ly/atjo50YOHix

Looking for your weekend read? The final issue of The American Historian’s U.S. History at 250 series on politics, culture, and economics at the turn of the 21st century is available. https://ow.ly/l7Wm50YOIws

On this day in 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a 97 man rescue team to return 53 Americans held hostage in the U.S. embassy of Tehran. For other histories of the 1980s, see Erin Redihan’s “Protesting the 1980 Moscow ‘Olympics of Oppression’” on Process. https://tinyurl.com/9h2rxeys

The deadline to submit a proposal for #OAH27 is April 27. Join us in historic San Francisco, April 1–4. We welcome submissions addressing all aspects of American history & hope to feature a wide range of panels. https://www.oah.org/conferences/cfp/

The DOJ is moving forward to revoke citizenship from naturalized individuals. Read our immigration history overview & watch our webinar on the History of Denaturalization. Watch: https://ow.ly/2o4v50YP1K6 Read: https://ow.ly/MXoR50YP1K7

Our OAH Member Meet-and-Greet is happening at 12pm ET today. Join us! It's a great chance to connect with colleagues, build your network, and find your place in the OAH community. See you there! https://ow.ly/4oab50YOGJK

Last week, nearly 1,900 historians gathered in Philly for #OAH26. Thank you to all who joined us this year! Read the highlights from our 2026 conference on Process and watch for future JAH Podcast episodes with session panelists! Process: https://ow.ly/giu450YOFJA Podcast: https://ow.ly/sLrJ50YOFJF

Recently, the federal government agreed that the Pride flag could fly at the Stonewall National Monument. For more on Preserving LGBTQ+ history in the face of erasure – and how you can help, read the HARPPing on History Substack: https://ow.ly/Hm1u50YO8WX

#ThisDayInHistory: On April 22, 1970, Earth Day was celebrated in the US for the first time. Millions in the US took part in rallies, marches, and programs to mark the day. 🌎 Read Organizing for Change: The Genius of the First Earth Day on the OAH site: https://ow.ly/AuoG50YNYBM

#OAH26 is in the news in this NYT article that asks: What do Americans want and need from our nation's upcoming anniversary? And are historians able—or willing—to give it to them? https://ow.ly/5tFe50YNzRQ#OAH26