Kicking off our celebration this month with programs, concerts and more! Amy Kehs OPENING “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the Museum of Connecticut History is showing off some of its rarest Revolutionary War era artifacts. One is a sword worn by James ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...

For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was ...

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) today unveiled a new national initiative to support broadcasters as the country prepares to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary. As part of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Trump administration’s White House statement on the Mexican-American War omitted slavery’s role and Native ...

Reshma Saujani, founder of Moms First, traveled around the country while producing a historic documentary about motherhood in America. Motherhood has become part of the culture wars. It can be seen in ...

The history of tariffs in America is a long one. In fact, tariffs have been a part of the American fabric since the early days of the Republic. The first tariff legislation was introduced by James ...

(RNS) — This February marks the 50th anniversary of the national commemoration of Black History Month, proclaimed by President Gerald Ford in 1976 as part of the bicentennial celebrations. But Black ...