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Scopes trial, in which a Dayton, Tennessee, teacher was charged with violating state law by teaching biological evolution, ...

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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 ...

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As we prepare to celebrate the founding of this nation, let’s keep this in mind: Religious liberty is fundamental to American ...

President Harry S Truman signed off on the creation of Independence National Historical Park on June 28, 1948. In the ...