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The USS Constitution is the oldest vessel that has been in service in the US Navy since it was commissioned in 1798.

In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.

Lineal descent from an ancestor who provided civil, military, or naval service to the U. S. during the War of 1812 provides the basis for membership in this society.

United States Navy Captain Isaac Hull skillfully commanded an inexperienced crew to victory in a clash that marked a watershed in American naval history.

Whether traveling with the family or exploring the city solo, this brief guide will help visitors get a start on their sightseeing.

Fifty-three years in the Corps and 38 years as Commandant earned him the nickname, and he is a Marine Corps legend.

In a sea battle lasting only 20 minutes, the USS Constitution proved the U.S. could stand up to the greatest military on earth and carved its name into the history books.

Boston is famous for its role in the American Resolution. Boston Duck Tours provide an unusual way to see many popular attractions.

Field trip activities on Boston's Freedom Trail make the American Revolutionary War and United States colonial history come alive for students of all ages

All of Europe was enmeshed in the Napoleonic Wars in 1809, but in North America Canadians and Americans were casting their eyes westward.

Traveling to Beantown on a budget? No worries! The historic city offers loads of sightseeing attractions and outdoor pursuits that won't cost you a cent.

Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.

Residents or visitors to the Mid-Atlantic area have many choices when it comes to romantic places for marriage proposals.

Home to some of the most treasured holiday events in the country, Boston, Massachusetts is a wonderful destination for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's.

Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.

Boston is one of the most historical cities in the U.S. and it is packed with places to see that sparked the Revolutionary War.

Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.

Stephen Decatur led a small group of sailors into the heart of the pirate capital of Tripoli and in a daring raid burned the USS Philadelphia.

Captain Stephen Decatur used his long-range guns to keep his ship out of harms way while blasting the British ship while earning an important victory in War of 1812.

Boston is one of America's best-loved cities. Whether you're a fan of history, architecture, or Yankee cooking, you'll find what you're looking for in Beantown.

Boston's famous museums and attractions are also Boston's best bargains, with a bit of planning. Here is an insider's guide to exploring Boston on a budget.

One of the best cable specials of 2008 was Life After People. Visually, the follow-up series is equally engaging, but disappoints because it is frustratingly repetitive.

Industrial hemp is non-narcotic and one of the most useful and "green" plants for industry. The US imports hemp-based products, but it's still illegal to grow hemp there.