U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution created checks and balances over government by establishing three branches (Executive, Legislative and Judicial). It also called for federalism, giving the ...

Over the course of my own lifetime, there's been a massive cultural change in how Americans talk about the American Founding. For the last decade or so, it's fair to say that the Founders have come in ...

Due to a failed education system that pushes ideology and indoctrination, many Americans are unaware of our rich and unique history — a history that exemplifies why America is an exceptional nation.

What were the motives of the Founding Fathers in forging our nation? Oh, that we could hear their personal intentions today as a country so as to be thoroughly fair and accurate in our judgement of ...

George Frederick Bristow, born 200 years ago this month, struggled to find American champions of his music as orchestras ...

Every year, Americans get the day off and set off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was printed (though the Continental Congress voted on ...

On Friday, the United States celebrates the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Is America living up to its founding ideals? Is the U.S. a force for good in the world ...

I have been chronicling the Age of Trump for more than eight years. It has caused great harm to our individual and collective emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and yes, physical lives. So much has ...

One of America's most iconic historical figures would be "highly disappointed" with the country today, according to actor and producer Michael Douglas, who stars as legendary scientist and Founding ...

Sept. 25 (UPI) --The U.S. Congress has had no shortage of viral moments in recent months. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., seemingly became confused over how to vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch ...

America’s founding documents are selling at the fastest rate since 2004, when market research firm Circana began keeping track, prompting publishers to plan new editions. The rising civic interest is ...