America By The Numbers: 13 Colonies That Changed The World
Everyone knows there were 13 colonies. Most of us learned their names in school, memorized them long enough to pass a test, and then moved on with our lives. What often gets lost is how…
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America 250: The 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Fifty-six men signed a document that changed the world. None of them knew how the story would end. America 250 Exploring the people, ideas, and stories behind America's 250th birthday. One advantage of living 250…
Read It Again: A Declaration and a Resolution for Independence Day
Read It Again: A Declaration and a Resolution for Independence Day The Fourth of July isn’t just hot dogs, sweet corn, and backyard fireworks. It’s the day a ragged band of farmers, printers, and shopkeepers…