From our earliest days, the pursuit of knowledge in this country was never just about learning—it was a civic act.

The History and Legacy of Independence Day July 4, 2025 As Americans gather today to celebrate with fireworks, parades, and ...

The National Garden of American Heroes, an idea Trump first proposed in 2020, is supposed to open at an unnamed location in ...

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

American history is more polarizing than ever. But the country’s leading storyteller wants to prove there’s still an appetite ...