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War, even the American Revolution, is the health of the state because it is almost impossible to avoid fighting a war on ...
William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in the ...
Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.” ...
Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous ...
William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in the ...
When the American Revolution broke out, the American colonies were perhaps the least-taxed place on earth. How did this ...
The Continental Congress projected unity in its official statements. But privately, like the colonies overall, members differed.
June 14: The Second Continental Congress formally established an American Continental Army. Their order authorized the establishment of ten light infantry companies of 80 soldiers each.
Sound money—gold and silver—helped win the American Revolution and remains vital to liberty. Larry Reed and Money Metals ...
The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George Washington. It was a man named Artemas Ward.
In 1779, the Continental Congress delayed the promised repayment of the notes, which further eroded their value.