Delayed until July 2, the vote for independence from England needed to be unanimous. Would all the colonies agree to it?

An unpopular tax led to a decisive moment in early American history.

Sea captain, merchant, and abolitionist, Captain Paul Cuffe dedicated himself to truth and service.

Thomas Nelson Jr., one of Virginia’s richest men before the Revolutionary War, chose freedom over his business.

Young engineer Tadeusz Kosciuszko aided America’s revolution with diversionary tactics and engineering feats.

Mordecai Sheftall went into prison and debt to help young America.