Vermont history buffs are in for a good time this year as the state begins to commemorate the pending 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

My grandparents landed on Ellis Island in 1902 with their 1-year-old son, my father, in their arms. Twenty-seven years later, ...

Flanked by American flags and steel and auto workers, President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports from ...

The United States' Declaration of Independence from England is basically just a litany of accusations against the king. There was never a proper trial, with lawyers representing the king to give his ...

Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days ...

“It’s our declaration of economic independence,” Trump said in announcing a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs.

Kid Rock's recent Oval Office visit with Donald Trump received a lot of attention. His attire, adorned with patriotic ...

Mark Twain, as it turns out, was one smart cookie. “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government ...

Virginia's flag, and the motto it bears, sic semper tyrannis, offer valuable lessons that are still relevant today.