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Short History of the US Military: The Revolutionary War

America’s Revolutionary War for independence from Great Britain was fomented by English colonists, many of whom had braved the perilous sea travels from England, who were unhappy being subjugated to the power of an empire. The grievances were “taxation without… Read More

In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup! Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 Trump Expands Trade Discussions to Reach Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire President Trump has expanded his tariff… Read More

Is Your Favorite Influencer Human or Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its debut, and it is outdoing humans in nearly every category. From video games to artistry and even medicine, AI is proving to be a remarkable tool. As with nearly everything, AI poses concerns as… Read More

Robert Frost – One of America’s Favorite Poets

“No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.” – Robert Frost Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) is still today one of America’s most… Read More

A Short History of the US Military: Sinking of the USS Maine

As Liberty Nation GenZ: News for Kids continues its history of the US military, looking back on some of the key engagements is instructive – and the Spanish-American War doesn’t get the coverage that it deserves. Most people think of… Read More

Fixation Nation: Coldplay and the Art of Public Shaming

It’s difficult to hide when you are pictured on a Jumbotron in a stadium filled with thousands of people. But when the live feed went up during a Coldplay concert this past week, it just happened to reveal something of… Read More

Llamas – The Alpaca’s Kind and Charismatic Cousins

Llamas are most commonly found in parts of South America. Often called the friendliest animals in the world because of their sweet disposition and seemingly empathetic personality, scientists categorize them as “charismatic megafaunas” that appeal to humans. Several other animals… Read More

Arkansas: The People State

The Territory of Arkansas became the 25th state of the Union on June 15, 1836. “Arkansas” is a French interpretation of the Native American Sioux tribe’s word “acansa,” which means downstream place. The Early Years Thousands of years ago, the… Read More

Franklin Pierce: A President Ruined by Slavery

Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, on November 23, 1804. He was elected to the New Hampshire state legislature at the young age of 24, and then at 26, he became the body’s speaker. Pierce was a… Read More

Harvard Discovers Its ‘Copy’ of the Magna Carta Is an Original

The Magna Carta, meaning “Great Charter,” is an important document that helped shape the development of democracy. Issued in 1215, it was designed to limit the power of the English monarch and allowed “free men” to have rights as individuals…. Read More

Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

Arizona was the 48th state admitted into the United States, but its history spans many thousands of years. Over the past 2,000 years, the society developed and became more advanced. This more developed group, now referred to as Native Americans,… Read More

One Year After Attempted Assassination: Why Trump Said ‘Fight, Fight, Fight!’

Much has happened in the 12 months since gunfire rang out in Butler, PA, during the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. It was an event that stunned the country, and Americans still have no answer… Read More