Being a Virginian made Washington a symbol of the Continental Congress’s effort to show that beleaguered Boston was not alone ...

Dr. Joseph Giordano, a surgeon who played a central role in saving President Ronald Reagan’s life after an assassination attempt in 1981, has died. He was 84.

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...

As Americans across the nation prepare to celebrate the 249th anniversary of their independence on July 4, 2025, the Fourth ...

A document beginning, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident,’ meaning obvious, kindles something new: The American spirit.

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

The War for Independence began, officially, after 56 men gathered in Philadelphia to sign and adopt one of the most ...

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to break the drought and win the NFC East for the second straight season, but can they do ...

A newly acquired 1790 portrait of George Washington is now on permanent display at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown ...

Beginning July 4, the portrait will be on display in the Declaration of Independence rotunda at the American Revolution ...

On the steps of the SC Statehouse sits a statue of George Washington, with a broken walking stick. How it broke, however, is ...