After nearly eight years of service as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, General George Washington resigned his commission at a ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis where the Continental Congress was meeting. Following a farewell dinner...
Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge is an opportunity for students to win up to $10,000, boost college applications and resumes, be recognized in the community, and connect with other young people by sharing their active engagement in...
Amazon sells more than 12,000 books on the “Revolution and Founding.” Where do you begin and what are the most credible and reliable sources and authors? The editors of the Journal of the American Revolution have compiled a list of what they consider to be the...
Just how much do you know about our Thanksgiving holiday? The most important thing to remember is why we even have such a holiday. For most of us, it is a time to reflect on our bountiful blessings and express our gratitude to our Creator whose grace and love...
Nationally known as the “go-to” online resource for non-partisan, historical study of the Constitution, the National Constitution Center (NCC) has inaugurated the same kind of learning tools for the Declaration of Independence. The Interactive Declaration...
