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April 19, 2024

American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist spots on fight for independence

National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sights.

April 19, 2024

Meet the American who never flinched in the fight for independence, Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams proved a peerless patriot in the American Revolution with "a spirit that will not be conquered" while championing rights for women in the new nation.

April 18, 2024

Katie Ledecky talks 'true honor' of representing Team USA on Olympic stage

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky talked to Fox News Digital about what it means to her to be representing the United States on the global stage.

April 15, 2024

American diner lingo existed in patriotic era when 'Burn the British!' meant toasted English muffin

Diner lingo was an organic language that sprouted up in American diners, mostly in the Northeast, in the early 20th century. Comedic and risque, some of these phrases still used today.

April 10, 2024

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general

Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.

April 6, 2024

LSU's Brian Kelly says if school wants team on field for national anthem, 'we're going to proudly stand'

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said Saturday if the school wants the team to stand for the national anthem, "we're going to proudly stand."

April 6, 2024

On this day in history, April 6, 1917, US enters World War I as Congress votes to declare war on Germany

The United States entered World War I after repeated threats from Germany with a declaration of war by Congress on this day in history, April 6, 1917.

April 5, 2024

Meet the American who led 77 Minutemen against 700 Redcoats at Battle of Lexington: Captain John Parker

Captain John Parker, 46, was crippled by tuberculosis when he led 77 volunteers against 700 British regulars in the Battle of Lexington, igniting the American Revolution.

March 23, 2024

On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'

Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.

March 21, 2024

Indiana student receives patriotic surprise after high school bans Old Glory display: 'Hold your ground'

After school administrators attempted to block a student from flying the American flag on his truck, one business sponsored a patriotic wrap on the vehicle free of charge.