It was 249 years ago, in 1776, that 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence. In recent years many of the men who became known as the Founding Fathers have come under disrepute ...

As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, here’s a test of your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence. Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. 1. The Declaration ...

In between today's cookouts, pool parties and fireworks, it's important to remember Philadelphia's role in the birth of America. In the late 18th century, the city hosted the First and Second ...

Many of the activities associated with Independence Day have been canceled this year, including parades, fireworks, and large community and neighborhood barbecues. During this quieter holiday, the ...

Roberts' year-end report on the federal judiciary includes some notable statements about the Declaration and its relevance to ...

As America turns 250, we trace the triumphs, contradictions and arguments that shaped the world’s first liberal republic And ...

Take the challenge to learn about the life and career highlights of famed nonagenarian actress and comedian Betty White.

There is no time when the Declaration of Independence‘s true meaning is not worthy of deep reflection. But certainly this Independence Day, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrating the 250th ...

On September 2, 1945, in a grassy field in Hanoi known as Ba Dinh Square, a fifty-five-year-old man wearing a worn khaki tunic and white rubber sandals gave the speech that launched the Vietnam War.

It was 247 years ago, in 1776, that 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence. In recent years many of the men who became known as the Founding Fathers have come under disrepute ...

You’re a red-blooded American who loves his country and honors its Founders. You cherish the freedoms we celebrate on on Independence Day. Maybe you’ve read a biography or two of our Founders, watched ...