In his personal journal, he famously wrote “the light has gone out of my life” after losing his wife and mother on the same ...

In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British — a ...

As America marks 250 years since the Declaration, Jefferson’s words have taken on an aura of moral clarity about equality, ...

The 2026 stamp collections honor the natural world, celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary and reflect on America's ...

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is leading a growing chorus for action but progress remains slow.

On Oct. 19, 1781, Britain's Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered with more than 7,000 troops to Gen. George Washington at Yorktown, Va., effectively ending the American War of Independence ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated Stephens County as a regional site for observance of Veterans Day this year. County Commissioners acknowledged a certificate which was presented ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, History Cambridge co-hosts “Washington in American Memory,” a seven-part speaker series running ...

The City of Birmingham’s annual public Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony, co-hosted by the Piety Hill Chapter of the ...

Today, we celebrate the 290th birthday of President John Adams, a Founding Father whose intellect, integrity, and devotion to country helped secure ...

A social media post from the official Alamo account recognizing Indigenous people has revived an enduring dispute over how ...

Polish war hero Casimir Pulaski didn’t live to see the other side of 34, but in the short time he did live, he made his mark ...