Celebrating the grit and heroism of Kosovo’s independence
The Republic of Kosovo celebrated its 15th birthday on February, 17, 2023, commemorating when it became the youngest country in the world in 2008. However, its path to independence was…
The Independence Fund creates resiliency with innovative programming
Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund has spent over a decade standing in the gap for our nation’s heroes. As they approach their 15th anniversary, the nonprofit has its eye…
This Revolutionary War battle was fought between Patriot and Loyalist colonists
An often-overlooked aspect of the American Revolution is the fact that there were colonists who wished to remain British subjects. Historians estimate that between 15-20% of white colonists in 1775…
A black Marine fought for Greek independence after fighting the Barbary War
In the early 1800s, Greece was fighting the same struggle for freedom as John Jakob Williams. Greece was then dominated by the Ottoman Empire and Greeks were being sold into…
Today in military history: The American Revolution begins
On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began, with a “shot heard round the world.” The very first confrontation in the war for independence began with an early morning-hour standoff…
Celebrate your Fourth of July with these easy drinks and recipes
This is the time of year to celebrate our country’s independence and our loved ones that fight for our freedom every single day. Whether this will be your first Fourth of July party that you will be throwing or the 40th, below are some tips and tri…
How to display ‘Old Glory’ with honor
This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly.
In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and dist…