The Pennsylvanian supported early moves toward liberty by fellow colonials, but would not sign the Declaration of ...

A mid-1850s act let the United States seize islands rich in bird guano. Those strategic outposts fueled the U.S. rise to power, a researcher says.

George Washington, commander of Continental Army These are times of madness, self-deceit, oligarchy and rapine.

Over the next couple of years, you’ll hear a great deal about the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding. In July 2026, ...

This number is a sad reflection of the state of the American church, and the blame is placed on both those in the pews and in ...

Even before that, however, we’ll witness other semiquincentennial celebrations: of the April 1775 battles of Lexington and ...

The First Continental Congress was intended to present a united front to the British government from all of the colonies. It was the first version of a government entity which represented the ...

Explore the charm and history of the five tiniest states in the US. From Rhode Island's stunning coastlines to Delaware's ...

To the Editor, Although the first census of the United States was not taken until 1790, it has been estimated that around ...

Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere has left his role in the Arsenal academy to join Norwich as first-team coach. Bruno Fernandes is struggling for form but those who know him are backing him ...

Candidates sound off on hot button issue but have no ideas . (courtesy of palmbeachpost . com) Simply stated, this November ...

The islands’ vulnerability has roots deep in the exploitative systems forced on them by colonialism, from slave-based land ...