As one of the 13 original colonies and the birthplace of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts has cemented its role as a significant contributor to United States history.. In fact, the historic ...

The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George ...

Nowadays, we associate Independence Day with grills and fireworks. However, the country's Founding Fathers visited a tavern ...

13 Stripes (red and white): There are 13 stripes to remind us of the first 13 colonies of America that fought to be free from Britain. Red Color: The red color on the flag means being brave and ...

A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln -- the highlight of a fascinating catalog -- sold at a Sotheby’s ...

The first, local Flag Day observances came after the Civil War and eventually a federal law designated June 14 as Flag Day in ...

The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Kansas Jayhawks’ newest addition: from his fun nickname to a scouting report.

Africanized honeybees, also known as "killer bees," have spread to 13 states, including California, posing threats to people and animals. Here's what to know about Africanized honeybees and their ...

T he story of the 13 original colonies is a sweeping saga of ambition, resistance, and transformation that laid the bedrock ...