Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag in 1776 from her home in Philadelphia, while the colonies were ...

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The bald eagle was chosen by the Founding Fathers when designing the Great Seal of the United States to convey the strength and independence of the new nation. The bird became the United States ...

The Boston Public Library houses an extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents, including treasured copies of the Declaration of Independence. Central to this collection are several July ...

A new exhibition tracing the nation's symbols, heroes and history offers a thoughtful way to reflect on Independence Day during America's semiquincentennial.