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.
The celebrated country singer shared a special musical bond with his son as they honored cowboy culture and rural America.
An education in Latin and Greek led the Founders to read ancient works that promoted liberty and virtue—the groundwork for the great American republic.
In ‘This Week in History,’ to celebrate Columbus’s landing, a former minister wrote a pledge of allegiance, which Congress officially adopted 50 years later.
With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we look at a largely forgotten signer of the Declaration of Independence who gave his all for liberty.
Sotheby’s is set to auction former Philadelphia Flyers executive Jay T. Snider’s historic collection before America’s 250th anniversary.
Rebecca Dunn knows deep love, and profound loss, but keeps giving to others in the hope of changing the world for the better.
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we venture into a lush environment to view the unpretentious resting place of a historic aviator.
On a nighttime stagecoach ride, a young man gets more than he bargains for from his daydreams.
Pulitzer’s rags-to-riches story captured the luck and determination characterized by pioneering immigrants.
How Britain’s victory over France forged the debts and military minds that drove the colonies to independence.
How Scripture shaped the language, law, and liberty of the American experiment.
In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead its TV department and create a new way to play music.