Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ...

Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the first day of the 3,059-day war that birthed the modern world. Commemorating the April 19, 1775, skirmishes at Lexington Green and Concord Bridge begins a ...

Ace any trivia night with these fun facts about America Fun facts about America that will surprise you Although the United ...

Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being ...

Former Sen. Joe Manchin has written a book about his decision to declare “independence from the extremes on both sides.” Manchin, 77, was initially elected to the Senate as a ...

I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.” ­­— Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas ...

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attempt to dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities. He accused the BJP of misleading claims about the ...

Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington.” He helped to create the George Washington Book Prize, ...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled expansive new tariffs in a major escalation of his trade war, referring to the historic move as a “declaration of economic independence.” ...

Congress Hall and Independence Hall — the site where the Declaration of Independence was adopted. It is the only space in Philadelphia managed by the U.S. National Park Service, though it is ...