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politics18 days ago
Virginia Resolution on May 15, 1776, Led to Fireworks the Next Day
On May 15, 1776, Virginia delegates voted to declare the colony independent from Britain. The following day, Williamsburg residents held a militia parade, feast, and fireworks display.
theconversation.compolitics19 days ago
Colonial Colleges Maintained Traditional Studies During Revolutionary War
America's earliest colleges continued routine academic work rather than becoming centers of revolutionary activity. Faculty and students at institutions including Harvard followed established curricula even as fighting began nearby.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics24 days ago
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Displays Works by Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is presenting paintings and sculptures that depict George Washington as both a national leader and a slaveholder. The exhibition pairs 19th-century works by Junius Brutus Stearns with contemporary pieces by Titus Kaphar.
reason.comworld28 days ago
High School Students Argue Declaration of Independence Case at National Archives
The Harlan Institute held the championship round of its Fourteenth Annual Virtual Supreme Court Competition at the National Archives in Washington. Students debated whether to declare independence in front of the original Declaration of Independence document. The event was part o…
mg.co.zapolitics35 days ago
Justice Gorsuch Speaks on Civic Education at Reagan Institute Event
Gorsuch spoke Tuesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute alongside co-author Janie Nitze to promote their children's book on the Declaration of Independence. He urged parents to demand history and civics instruction in schools while warning that failure to t…
joemygod.comworld46 days ago
Caesar Rodney Statue Relocated from Delaware to Washington, D.C., for U.S. 250th Anniversary
The Trump administration placed a statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, in Freedom Plaza on April 24, 2026. The statue, removed from Wilmington, Delaware in 2020, honors Rodney's 1776 ride to vote for independence. Critics note Rodney enslaved hund…
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Museum of the Bible Hosts Weeklong Event on 250 Years of Scripture in America
The Museum of the Bible in Washington hosted a weeklong event called 'America Reads the Bible' with nearly 500 participants. The program included Scripture readings and contributions from figures in politics, media, and entertainment. It marked 250 years of the Bible's presence i…
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Ten Individuals Who Rose from Poverty to Prominent Positions in the United States
A Forbes article profiles ten people who started with limited resources and achieved significant success in various fields. These individuals built careers that led to recognition and wealth. Their stories highlight paths from humble beginnings to influential roles in American so…