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The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.
Baseball imagery became part of the national visual landscape and a record of the sport.
Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.
In ‘The Living Declaration,’ Ted Widmer examines 250 years of US and international debates around America’s famous text.
How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.
A journey through the words, wit, and war cries that shaped America.
Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a grandiose California government building influenced by beaux arts design.
In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.
This daring historic action piece takes big chances and mostly pays off in big ways.
The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon details the numerous obstacles faced by military personnel when they transition back to civilian life.
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.
The nation’s flag has many stories to tell as America has grown and changed in 250 years.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of America’s oldest continuously functioning state capitol buildings.
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.
A nostalgic portal from the present to the future will be buried underground in historic Philadelphia to commemorate our nation’s landmark birthday.
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a printer who printed the first signed document that declared America’s independence.
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ a hero of the American Revolution lost his wealth, reputation, and nearly his life for the cause of liberty.
Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.
