The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence
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The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a printer who printed the first signed document that declared America’s independence.

Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal
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Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal

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.

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence
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250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.

George Strait’s Family Collaboration For ‘Heartland’ Hit
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George Strait’s Family Collaboration For ‘Heartland’ Hit

The celebrated country singer shared a special musical bond with his son as they honored cowboy culture and rural America.

Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic
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Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic

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.

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The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a printer who printed the first signed document that declared America’s independence.

Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal

Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal

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.

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.

George Strait’s Family Collaboration For ‘Heartland’ Hit

George Strait’s Family Collaboration For ‘Heartland’ Hit

The celebrated country singer shared a special musical bond with his son as they honored cowboy culture and rural America.

Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic

Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic

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.

How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance

How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance

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.

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

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.

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

Sotheby’s is set to auction former Philadelphia Flyers executive Jay T. Snider’s historic collection before America’s 250th anniversary.

Philanthropist Rebecca Dunn on Creating A Lifelong Legacy of Championing Liberty and Individual Rights

Philanthropist Rebecca Dunn on Love and Loss

Rebecca Dunn knows deep love, and profound loss, but keeps giving to others in the hope of changing the world for the better.