The US flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle are more than patriotic icons; they embody the history, ideals, and ongoing ...

Answer: A. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. George Washington was in New York City preparing the city’s defense on July 4. On ...

In the muggy summer of 1776, 56 men met in Philadelphia and pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to America’s ...

See how well you know the momentous moments of 1776 in Philadelphia as we begin the countdown to America's 250th anniversary.