Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence and the 26 Words That Defined America

Author Walter Isaacson is drawn to minds that bend the world. He writes about men who catch lightning, who bottle reason, who ...

Lawmaker reads ‘Staten Island Independence Declaration,’ hopes to restart secession movement

We have petitioned time and time again for fairness, for reliable transportation, for safe streets and for our local voices ...

Death of American history? Professors warn students, even teachers show ‘shocking ignorance’ of founding docs

The University of Mississippi's Declaration of Independence Center teaches students about founding documents as surveys show ...
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Walter Isaacson Explores the Declaration of Independence: 26 Words That Defined America

As the Declaration of Independence approaches its 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson shifts his focus from inventors to the profound impact of a singular line that has shaped a nation and continues to ...

‘The American Revolution’ presents a fresh picture of America’s complex founding

Ken Burns, with co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, gives us an in-depth look at the war for independence that ...

Let our people go! Zohran Mamdani victory spurs Staten Island pols to renew bid to pull out of NYC

Staten Island pols say they’ll be beefing up efforts for independence from NYC in 2026 as the United States celebrates it’s ...

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

Justice Neil Gorsuch said Thursday he will co-author a children’s book next year focused on the Declaration of Independence, ...

Decoration with tiny Declaration of Independence celebrates America's 250th birthday

The nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren ...

The road to independence took many turns in RI. Step into the pre-Revolutionary War era

On July 17, the Liberty brought two Connecticut-based ships into Newport Harbor, accusing their captains of customs ...

The United States of Trumperica!!! | Opinion letters

How does The United States of Trumperica sound to you? Let's stop equivocating and give this titan his due. Awarding him The ...

Boston Pen People celebrate the history - and practicality - of fountain pens

The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical ...

I Watched All 12 Hours of Ken Burns’s Revolutionary War Documentary So You Don’t Have To—Here Are the 12 Most Interesting Things I Learned

In case you don’t have the time to watch the entire 12 hours right now, I’ve got you covered. (Though I highly recommend that ...