A photo of Ulysses S. Grant at City Point highlights an important moment in the Civil War and his path to the presidency. The ...

Known as the "Mother of Presidents," Ohio was home to eight U.S. leaders. Explore the history and sites of these men as ...

One of the most respected higher-learning institutions in the United States, Yale University was named for American-born ...

Paul E. Peterson interviews Paul Carrese, author of "Teaching America: Reflective Patriotism in Schools, College, and Culture ...

These historic hotels have hosted presidents, foreign dignitaries and notable figures, and they still welcome guests for ...

Writing two days before the event, I cannot give you a proper assessment of yesterday’s July 4th celebration. I assume the ...

Ulysses S. Grant saw observances of fought-for independence as patriotic acknowledgment of the sacrifices of “our ...

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general in the Civil War, best known for his campaigns in the Western Theater, including ...

While the Battle of Gettysburg has its rightful place in historic military lore, the fall of Vicksburg on July Fourth was ...

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, it is valuable to look back at how presidents and Americans reflected on ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, 56 men adopted a document that changed the world. America has been throwing parties ...

Most people can name a handful of presidential homes across the country. Mount Vernon gets all the attention. Monticello has ...