At a time when the Trump administration has renewed a travel ban on various Muslim majority countries in Africa and the ...

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They died on the same day: The Fourth of July, 1826 – 50 years to the day after the Declaration. Historians say that Adams’ final words were: “Thomas Jefferson survives,” as if consoling himself with ...

The '80s may not be remembered as a bastion of cinematic greatness, but the decade was actually home to some incredible films - these are the 15 best.

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As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day this Friday, July 4th, the holiday's deep historical roots extend far beyond backyard barb ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

One of the earliest known instances in the U.S. of a protester brandishing a raised fist occurred in 1913, when “Big Bill” Haywood spoke to strikers during the Paterson silk strike in New ...