Today in military history: America declares her independence
I hope you like fireworks because on July 4, 1776, America declared her independence from Great Britain. The American Revolutionary War broke out the year before, but the colonies had…
How Revolutionary War medals confirmed the U.S.’s independence
The year 1776 was obviously a big year for the United States. But before the Declaration of Independence was signed, another sign of freedom was created by Continental Congress. In…
11 ‘facts’ you learned about US history that are false
Some things you’ve learned in school may have since been proven false, and that is especially true when it comes to US history.
Many say history is written by the winner, leaving much of the truth out. In recent years, historians and experts …