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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 13, 2024

'Very scary territory': Libertarian Party president fears what Harris could do to American Dream

Angela McArdle, president of the National Libertarian Party, told Fox News Digital she was not surprised by the results of a survey that showed only 9% of American voters think the American Dream is more attainable today.

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 7, 2024

Autumn in New England: 6 states pack big color, major history, in small area

Autumn is high tourism season in New England. These six sites, one in each New England state, offer a highlight-reel tour of the area that gave birth to American independence.

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 5, 2024

On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding Fathers such as John Adams, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

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.

August 30, 2024

Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer

John L. Griffith was an early 20th-century college sports administrator whose call to action inspired the creation of American Legion Baseball in 1925.

August 28, 2024

I Have a Dream, 61 years later: What we must fight for daily

Aug. 28, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of my uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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.