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American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others?

Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.

Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!

Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.

In "Common Sense," Thomas Paine outlines the logical, unavoidable descent of monarchy into tyranny and fuels the American Revolution.

July 4th is the birthday of our country and the most important of all our national holidays. Get the children involved in anything patriotic.

Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was as much a political philosopher as he was a politician and the second President of the United States.

When planning a visit to the United States consider Philadelphia, and come prepared as you don't want to miss anything the city has to offer...and it has a lot to offer!

Learning the language of English can be complicated; British and American English words are different in spelling, in grammar and, sometimes, in use.

Learn little-known-facts about the War Between the States in these nonfiction books on the American Civil War.

Following a crushing defeat at New York, Washington accidentally read a note belittling him but spurred him into action.

Visit the libraries and drawing rooms where the Founding Fathers thought and conversed - tour the houses of presidents from Virginia and Massachusetts.

Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.

A 4th of July celebration includes great movies. After the barbeque and before the fireworks, why not cool off and enjoy one of the patriotic movie choices shown here.

The two dollar bill has everything-interesting facts, urban legends, celebrity fans, and myth. Some think it's unlucky, others think its value exceeds two dollars.