LNGenZ News for Kids: History

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

“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

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

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

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

The midnight ride of Paul Revere has been made immortal by poets and the authors of early American history. In Revolutionary War accounts, there is no mention of his borrowed horse’s name or breed – yet without this animal, the… Read More

On Friday, July 4, 2025, America will celebrate the birthday of America’s independence. There are several traditions surrounding the holiday, including barbecues, picnics, parades, sports events, and concerts, among others. Perhaps the most popular is a fireworks display. On Friday… Read More

When President Donald Trump activated the California National Guard to put down riots in Los Angeles in 2025, many in the media called it unprecedented. It was not. Only four years after all the states ratified the US Constitution in… Read More

Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the eighth president and the first to take office who was born an American citizen. He was born to Dutch parents on December 5, 1782 – just six years after the colonists declared independence from… Read More

Dolley Madison (1768–1849) was born Dolley Payne in Guilford County, North Carolina. Starting out as a Quaker, Mrs. Madison would later become the first lady to President James Madison (the father of the Constitution) and earn a reputation as a… Read More

Have you ever lost your sunglasses while they were sitting on top of your head or searched for your phone while it was in your hand? Well, something similar happened to scientists studying at the University of Cambridge library when… Read More

The National Security Council (NSC) has been in the news lately. The NSC always figures prominently whenever a national security crisis or issue rises because it is authorized to establish an all-of-government response. National Security Gets a New Organization The… Read More