The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading
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The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show
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America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
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‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure
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‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure

The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past
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‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.

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The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a brilliant naval officer is forced to retire, leading him to introduce the US military to war gaming.

The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure

‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure

The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we see how the power of Ben Franklin’s pen influenced early Americans.

The Unwavering Optimism of Gerda Weissmann Klein

The Unwavering Optimism of Gerda Weissmann Klein

How a Holocaust survivor’s memoir, “All but My Life,” replaces bitterness with a legacy of love, gratitude, and American patriotism.

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one of America’s greatest film heroes.