Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days ...

French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American ...

The flag is the only known privately-owned Confederate battle flag captured during Pickett’s Charge from Pickett’s Division ...

Virginia's flag, and the motto it bears, sic semper tyrannis, offer valuable lessons that are still relevant today.

Patrick Henry reportedly lifted a dagger-like letter opener and plunged it under his arm as if into his chest before uttering ...

Former Pasadena Mayor William Paparian served on active duty in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and serves today as a ...

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

Most of the world has adopted the metric system as their official system of measurement with one major exception: the United States. “The U.S. stands out as the only major industrial nation that ...

Since Releases have been automated when building locally you might want to supply your own version number (e.g. X.X.X) like this: ant -Dapp.version=X.X.X ...

He also served in the US Army during World War II. Gov. Maura Healey ordered state and national flags to be flown at half-staff in Massachusetts on Friday, March 7, to honor United States Navy Ensign ...

Gov. Maura Healey announced that state and national flags will fly at half-staff in Massachusetts today, March 7 to honor United States Navy Ensign Oliver Cole of Beverly. A graduate of the ...