1-10 of 14 hubssort by Hot Best Latest
87Charles Carroll of Carrollton – Longest Living Signer of Declaration of Independence
When his turn came to sign the document on that hot August day in Philadelphia in 1776, Charles Carroll stepped forward briskly, signed Charles Carroll, started back to his seat and then abruptly returned...
26 comments
86US History - The American Revolution
The British against the French, the British against the Native Americans, then the British against the Colonists...
8 comments
58George Washington
It is impossible to reflect on the truly great leadership that has been one of the real blessings of this nation without including the name of George Washington in that list. In fact, in almost anyone’s...
3 comments
64The Most Important Document in United States History...and You've Probably Never Heard of It
On July 4th, most Americans gather forth to celebrate the country's independence from Great Britain and passage of the Declaration of Independence. What most don't know is that as important at the Declaration is, there is one slightly earlier document from which everything else became possible.
1 comment
58Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. Under the supervision of the...
2 comments
66The American Revolutionary War
Like many other countries, the United States of America was born in a revolution. The stirrings of discontent between the American Colonies and its British masters began with the French-Indian War. The...
2 comments
70A Revolution Prevented: A Second Look at America's War for Independence
A common debate that surfaces from time to time is whether or not the American colonials were justified in rebelling against Britain and declaring independence. While much of the focus of such discussions...
2 comments
60American History - A Repeat Performance
I was once told, If you don't study history you are destine to repeat it. The Obama administration must have studied history quite well. Because to date they have not repeated any of the successes...
2 comments
73The Liberty Bell - a Symbol of Independence
Memorial day is upon us, and in honor of all of the men and women who died while in the military service fighting for my freedom, I've decided to hub on one of the most famous symbols of American freedom and...
3 comments
42The Early History of the United States Marine Corps
The Marine Corps made its debut as a fighting force on November 10, 1775. The Continental Congress created two battalions of devil dog's and raised them for duty as a force to land from sea from the US fleet....
0 comments
