What is the Bill of Rights? It is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. There were promises made to include a Bill of Rights to the Constitution in exchange for state ratifying committees...
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The Story Behind the Faces on Mount Rushmore
Ever wondered why George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln were chosen to grace Mount Rushmore? Let's uncover the fascinating stories and monumental achievements...
Early New England Settlers, 1600s-1800s
This index provides information on family lineages, vital records, and historical essays. It covers around 190,000 individuals and includes 22 well-researched titles about the ancestors’...
Iconic Historical Landmarks Worth a Road Trip to See
Are you interested in American history? You will love these five sites that represent some of the best-preserved landmarks the nation has to offer.
The Tenth Amendment: The Bill of Rights
The Tenth Amendment is the last amendment in the Bill of Rights. It makes it clear that the powers of the Federal government are limited to only what is particularly given to it in the Constitution...
Thomas Lynch, Jr.: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Lynch, Jr is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. While not a famous one, he nonetheless played an important role in American history, and his story is unique in many ways...
Philip Livingston: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Philip Livingston was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While not one of the well-known ones, Philip was nonetheless a busy and industrious politician, merchant, and investor. A native of...
Richard Henry Lee: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Richard Henry Lee is one of the better known Founding Fathers of the United States. He is the one who first put forth the motion to official declare independence from Great Britain at the Second...
George Washington, the Masons, the White House, and the Case of the Missing Cornerstone
In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone.
The State Capitals: Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the state of Missouri. It was once the home of an elusive ancient Native American people called the Mound Builders. Lewis and Clark went through there on their famous...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Thomas Jefferson
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Beyond being our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, who was he? Where did he come from, what was his family like, and what other contributions...