Alliance for American Manufacturing

Chicago needed something big for the 1893 World’s Fair. American steelworkers had the answer.
In 1893, the Chicago World’s Fair needed a centerpiece.
Seeking to rival Paris’s Eiffel Tower, which had been created for the 1889 Paris Exposition, organizers in the United States knew they needed something flashy and impressive – something that would be talked about for hundreds of years after the fair...

American manufacturing and civil rights detail the history of this fixture of the National Mall.
After nearly three years of renovations, and in time for the America 250 celebrations, the Smithsonian Carousel reopened in April 2026 after a lengthy restoration process. While this carousel is known for bringing joy to the National Mall with its childhood...

A journey through U.S. industrial history makes it clear how important manufacturing capacity remains to this country.
There are many meaningful ways to celebrate the story of America’s 250 years of independence. Through watching documentaries and reading our foundational documents. Through fireworks, flags, fairs and parades. Through celebrating our achievements and...

This American-made brand brought percussion to the masses, and has an all-star list of musical clientele.
In the early days of the Beatles, drummer Ringo Starr and band manager Brian Epstein were walking the streets of London when the young percussionist spotted a drum kit in the window of the Drum City Shop. He was attracted to the kit’s black oyster pearl...