A common misconception about the first president of the United States is that he had wooden teeth. It is certainly true that ...

A Finnish American played an important role in the creation of America. How has Finland’s democracy succeeded?

We should give thanks that Washington ordered the mandatory inoculation of his troops against smallpox in February 1777, after determining that the disease posed a greater threat to his troops than ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the ...

"In his celebrated account of the origins of American unity, John Adams described July 1776 as the moment when thirteen clocks managed to strike at the same time. So how did these American colonies ...

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8:00 pm A new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores ...

HYRUM, Cache County — One Utah man has spent the past 50 years collecting different versions of the American flag, starting with the 13 colonies. From the oldest known American battle flag to the ...

After American Independence, many of the 13 Colonies claimed additional territories into the West. As they let go of their claims, in favour of the Federal Government, many new states were created in ...

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