“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind,” wrote the great English radical Thomas Paine in his hugely influential pamphlet Common Sense, calling for American independence ...
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Americans are beginning to see that milestone reflected in an ...
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, Edythe Preet looks to March 17, 1776, ...
George Washington earned his stripes, tested his resolve and learned from his defeats in western Pennsylvania.
The sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Bowling Green kicked of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a history lesson and ...
A presentation by a former keeper of America’s most precious historical documents, and a national exhibit exploring the year ...
The patriotic collection is one of several that will be unveiled during 2026 by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and ...
From the Declaration of Independence to the rise of Donald Trump, we assess America’s complicated relationship with its ...
The U.S. Mint circulated its first new coin design this week. See what others are on the way for 2026 to honor the nation's 250th anniversary.
The U.S. Mint announced the new coin, the Mayflower Compact Quarter, was released Jan. 5. More coins coming out this year.
Attempts to close America to immigrants helped spark the Revolution. Today, they are deforming our national conscience.