We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

Americans, on July 4th, celebrate the nation’s birthday, when the Continental Congress officially declared that the United States was no longer a British colony, but an independent country. It gained ...

The Fourth of July holiday celebrates community — national and also local. Parades featuring people in uniform — scouts, ...

Discover the Founding Fathers of the United States, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Learn about their roles in shaping the nation's independence, the U.S.

The American Revolution went hand-in-hand with an economic revolution that transformed human political and social, as well as commercial life, and continues to unfold.

Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase branches will be closed for the holiday, ...

Feb. 10: The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. The English drive the French from North America, and the English national debt soars. Oct. 7: Proclamation of 1763 — King George III ...

Someone recently described the Declaration of Independence as the greatest breakup letter ever written. One could say that the audacious statement crafted by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin ...

As one of America's wealthiest Gilded Age dynasties, the Astor family's money and influence still make waves.

The Declaration of Independence was originally drafted by former US President Thomas Jefferson in consultation with committee members such as John Adams.

Delicious French food, marvelous art, and long hikes in unspoiled nature—this archipelago near Canada is perfect for getting a glimpse of France.

In the latest podcast episode of The Takeover, we look at an international non-profit group that is working from the ground ...