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September 14, 2024

In an election year, Americans need fewer hot takes and more cool-headed reasoning

A.J. Jacobs, bestselling author of the new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," says slower, more thoughtful reasoning is needed today — and cites the Founders as a model.

September 14, 2024

On this day in history, September 14, 1814, American 'flag was still there' after attack on Fort McHenry

American Francis Scott Key awoke on the morning of Sept. 14, 1814, to find that "our flag was still there" after horrific 25-hour British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

September 7, 2024

Why Americans need more face-to-face civil discussions 'with folks outside their own bubble'

A.J. Jacobs, bestselling author of the new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," reveals why civil discourse is needed more than ever in America, especially in an election year.

September 5, 2024

College student dedicated to America's Civil War veterans in California 'honors their legacies'

Danielle Russell, a senior at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, has spent the past six years doing research to tell the stories of long-forgotten veterans in her hometown of Gilroy, California.

September 3, 2024

On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

September 2, 2024

Rare coin from 1776 found in bottom of toffee tin to sell at auction

An extremely rare coin was found at the bottom of a jar and dates back to America's Independence Day. The unique 1776 coin will soon sell to the highest bidder.

September 1, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on holidays, hallowed sites and contests on the high seas

In this week's American Culture Quiz, questions celebrate a well-known holiday as well as American history, long-running competitions and more. Can you get all 8 questions right?

August 27, 2024

Ohio bill would require Pledge of Allegiance policies to be 'openly' disclosed by school boards

Ohio state Reps. Gail Pavliga and Tracy Richardson, both Republicans, sponsored a bill that would require school boards to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies.

August 18, 2024

America's veterans and heroes get support through bold Mt. Kilimanjaro climb for charity

A bold climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro took place this summer to benefit charities supporting America's veterans and military first responders. Fox News Digital spoke with Michael O'Dell, who took part.

August 12, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on T. rex, togas, cycles and sodas

This week's test of America's unique cultural traits and trends is highlighted by an ageless advertising wonder, a marketing blunder and spine-tingling rolling thunder.