When Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence in the weeks leading up July 4, 1776, he wanted to not only ...

The contours of this legacy are still contested, as they and so much else were at the time of their drafting. Yet, when Americans allow their disagreements to get too heated — or, worse, when they are ...

Financial advisor Scott Hampton shares the lessons he and partner Jason Cohen learned after leaving a wirehouse behind and ...

Washington, D.C., hosted a joint birthday parade for President Donald Trump, 79, and the U.S. Army, age 250, on June 14.

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

As the year grows closer to July of 2026 and we recognize that we have remained a country of democracy and freedom from the oppression of an intolerant king, we can reflect on the events that led to ...

I wish nothing but good. Therefore, everyone who does not agree with me is a traitor and a scoundrel.” ~ King George III ...

Financial advisor Peter Bjelopetrovich shares the lessons he learned after leaving his old firm behind and starting anew in ...

At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier ...

Buy Photo This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, or, more accurately, Breed's Hill, ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

On this year’s Independence Day, communities across the country are encouraged to participate in events for America250, a year-long celebration to mark our nation’s historic quarter millennial on July ...