William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in the ...

In early July 1774, a pivotal meeting in Charleston laid crucial groundwork for South Carolina's eventual declaration of independence from Great Britain. This " ...

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Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous. A ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.” ...

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Senators meet with security officials to scrutinize President Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, sparking debate on congressional authority ...