250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776
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250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776

The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.

Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library
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Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library

Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.

Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force
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Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force

How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.

250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

Sophonisba Peale: Lady of Art and Science
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Sophonisba Peale: Lady of Art and Science

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ another Peale family member carries on the artistic and scientific legacy of their father, Charles Willson Peale.

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250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776

250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776

The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.

Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library

Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library

Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.

Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force

Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force

How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.

The Taxman Cometh, and He Has Questions About Your Bagel

The Taxman Cometh, and He Has Questions About Your Bagel

How governments taxed everything from urine to beards.

A Spoonful of Smiles Helps the History Go Down: Famous Quotes From America’s Past

A Spoonful of Smiles Helps the History Go Down: Famous Quotes From America’s Past

A journey through the words, wit, and war cries that shaped America.

250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.

Sophonisba Peale: Lady of Art and Science

Sophonisba Peale: Lady of Art and Science

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ another Peale family member carries on the artistic and scientific legacy of their father, Charles Willson Peale.

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.