The Declaration of Independence is about radical opposition to state power. The Declaration takes a stand against political ...

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

On the steps of the SC Statehouse sits a statue of George Washington, with a broken walking stick. How it broke, however, is ...

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CIA Director, Allen Dulles, labelled him “a Castro in Africa.” President Eisenhower reportedly gave the order for his assassination. In classified 1960 cables and memos, Lumumba was ...

The US flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle are more than patriotic icons; they embody the history, ideals, and ongoing ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) confirms that several African presidents with lengthy tenures first came to power through freedom movements. Over time, many used harsh tactics to secure their authority ...

A document beginning, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident,’ meaning obvious, kindles something new: The American spirit.

The Constitution requires that secession be approved by the state Legislature and the U.S. Congress to become a new state. The last time a new state was formed this way was in 1863 with West ...

Arguments over Canada’s national symbols, from a new flag in the 1960s to new passports two years ago, reveal how deeply some ...

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

On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E ...