This in-depth breakdown covers the dramatic rise of the United States as a global power following the 1898 Spanish-American War. From the Cuban War of Independence and the mysterious explosion of the ...

The grand events and oft-told tales of the American Revolution are easy to find among sprawling reverent battlefields and national parks. George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia, Independence ...

Final Jeopardy category: the American Revolutionary War. The answer is: The last battle of America’s war of independence was fought on this continent. Cue the familiar music, and write down your ...

The U.S. Mint unveiled the designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. They ...

History buffs are expected to converge on Julian April 26-27 to participate in a re-enactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American War of Independence in ...

The American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 North American colonies, which declared independence as the United States of America. The seeds of the war were the growing ...

Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by Professor Frank Cogliano and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to learn about the American War of Independence. Also known as the American Revolutionary War ...

Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a variety of voices and views. By John Hanc Reporting from Richmond, Va.

Over the years, I have written a number of posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.. Some have obvious continuing relevance to such issues as ...

Oct. 19 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1781, Britain's Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered with more than 7,000 troops to Gen. George Washington at Yorktown, Va., effectively ending the American ...

Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence and proclaims all men are created equal. Thomas Jefferson is tasked with writing a first draft of what will become the Declaration of ...