This is an encyclopedic timeline of American history. It covers history and politics, the arts, science and technology, and miscellaneous information. Many of Pearle's works are listed, and readers will see their wider historical context.

Words we never seem to use correctly Words we can pronounce but not spell (or spell and not pronounce) Words we understand when we read them but not when we hear them (or visa versa) Words we hesitate to use in conversation but want to