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John Hood: When Cornwallis first invaded North Carolina
Most Americans know that George Washington was not only the first president elected under the United States Constitution but ...
The Daily Courier
Cultural Connections: In Search of Place — George Phippen’s postwar journey
In the years immediately following World War II, countless Americans found themselves in pursuit of renewal — seeking not ...
How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right
A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United ...
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law. The United States exempts guns ...
How to find DC’s ‘hidden’ statue of an American Revolutionary War spy
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we head to the Department of Justice in D.C. to uncover the “forgotten” Nathan Hale ...
Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier
The United Service Organizations (USO) is rolling out a new digital collection of never-before-seen World War II-era letters ...
Smithsonian Magazine
Benjamin Franklin Styled Lady Liberty’s Look in This Medal He Commissioned to Honor American and French Allies in the Revolutionary War
Franklin combined art with diplomacy to create the Libertas Americana. For the United States’ 250th anniversary, the Paris ...
The Times and Democrat
More than 'funny clothes.' Why these people love role-playing history
For re-enactors and interpreters, bringing historic figures to life is more than dressing in period costumes. It requires ...
At 250, the Declaration of Independence Still Sparks Hard Questions in Class
History teachers across the U.S. are working to make the nation's founding documents relevant as the 250th anniversary of the ...
Smithsonian Magazine
Before He Was a Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin Founded the Lending Library. Now His Belongings Are on Display There Before Heading to Auction
In 1731, book lover Franklin created the Library Company of Philadelphia, where this week visitors can see a collection of ...
Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz waters under new IRGC rules
US president says ceasefire ends conflict, seeks to avoid Congress approval fight ...
US Iran war news highlights: Trump says US could restart strikes on Iran 'if they misbehave'
US Iran war news LIVE: The Pentagon said that it will remove about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year on orders of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This comes amid Trump's row with ...