Americans' primary oversight entities—rather than rooting out waste and misconduct—now are poised to be rubber stamps for whatever administration is in power.

It took one member of the small drafting committee — a tall, quiet, red-headed young Virginian — two weeks to write the ...

In June of 1776, the colonists in rebellion against Great Britain were so convinced that the French Canadians would want to ...

Most Americans know Independence Hall as the birthplace of our nation, where bold decisions were made during the Revolution. One such moment came on July 26, 1775, when the Second ...

The U.S. military chaplaincy celebrates 250 years of supporting service members of all faiths, reflecting on its evolving ...

A 250-year-old discovery in the heart of Philadelphia is revealing a food staple that also helped pave the city's streets.

Most people who are familiar with Independence Hall in Philadelphia know – at least – that important decisions were made ...

In 1776, Philadelphia’s population of about 35,000 consumed millions of oysters a year. The colonial city was riddled with taverns and street vendors who sold oysters on the half shell. Residents ...

August 4th has long been a date marked by moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe.One of the most ...

Boston welcomes visitors with its past but refuses to stay there. In that sense, it remains a rebel, even 250 years after the ...

Over 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened recently in the nation’s capital for the 134th ...