From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by citizen legislators.

T he United States, Donald Trump says, “is the only country in the world” that grants citizenship to babies born within its ...

The American Revolution was fought to free American colonists from an overbearing British government. Yet, only a few years ...

Americans began comparing Washington to Cincinnatus early in the Revolutionary War, and he did not disappoint. With the Treaty of Paris and the end of the war in 1783, Washington resigned and returned ...

The USS Constitution had three distinguished visitors during the War of Independence in 1827 -Kolokotronis, Canaris and Lord ...

Among the many possible choices considered by the Continental Congress, Washington stood out because he embodied the kind of ...

When author and journalist Andrew Lawler was growing up, history wasn’t in books, it was what his family did on weekends.

The reception of Lafayette at Mount Vernon, home of Washington,’ painted by Herman Bencke around 1875. Bencke & Scott/Library of Congress by Matthew Smith America is nearing the 250th ...

Seven young women with Revolutionary War lineage were honored at Lafayette’s 65th George Washington Ball, celebrating heritage and Flag Day.

The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute looks at the role of Spain in aiding the rebellion against Britain during the American ...

Among qualities George Washington’s contemporaries most liked about him was he was not eager for power, a contrast with ...

The National Museum of the United States Army revealed a new temporary exhibit featuring nearly 300 Revolutionary War ...