The Town of Bristol in Rhode Island, located about 16 miles south of Providence, holds the record for the oldest Fourth of ...

The War of 1812 is a 19th-century version of Korea.” But he hopes the war’s 200th anniversary will finally bring a long overdue measure of respect. “The Civil War hit the big time with its ...

Fourth of July is a complicated holiday for many Native Hawaiians who served in the U.S. military. There's a long history of ...

A Black man who served in the Maryland State Militia during the War of 1812 and was long denied the military recognition most soldiers in his situation were granted has been declared a veteran of ...

Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News Tom Johnson stands in War of 1812 Cemetery in Cheektowaga, which served as a mass grave for U.S. and British soldiers.

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics ...

The War of 1812 essentially ended in a draw. But American successes were sufficient to give them a strong negotiating position in setting the nation's northwestern boundary.

The Federalists in the War of 1812 The Copperheads. Share full article. April 9, 1864. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from April 9, 1864, Page 4 Buy ...

Crowds flocked to Castle Island to check out Old Ironsides and her annual Fourth of July turnaround in Boston Harbor, along ...

For the next several weeks the Congress, often meeting in secret sessions, debated the issue. On June 4, 1812, the House of Representatives voted 79 to 49 to declare war against Great Britain.

Who Really Won the War of 1812? 🇺🇸🇨🇦 A war with no clear victor — or was there? The answer might surprise you… and rewrite what you thought you knew about history.

Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day ...