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James Monroe (1758-1831) was the fifth president of the United States. His presidency saw a lot of changes and the ever-growing contention between the northern and southern states over slavery. Monroe was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County,… Read More

James Madison was the fourth president of the United States. He helped secure our religious liberty and freedom of speech. Because of all the work he did helping to build our nation and his efforts with writing the new country’s… Read More

Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) was America’s third president and the author of our Declaration of Independence. Early Jefferson The third president was born on April 13, 1743. Jefferson graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA… Read More

John Adams was the first vice president and the second president of the United States. He wasn’t always a very popular president because of his stubbornness and bold manner of speaking, but he was dedicated to his country and often… Read More

The country’s first president, George Washington, was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia. At this time, America was still known as the colonies and was under British rule. The Washington family was not rich and at the age of… Read More

On this Presidents’ Day, a celebration of the country’s commanders-in-chief, we take a look at some amazing facts you might not have known about our nation’s past leaders. Thomas Jefferson: During the War of 1812, the British burned down the… Read More

Welcoming in a new year is a good time to get a fresh start, and that is what New Year’s resolutions are all about. Each year, millions of people around the globe make promises to themselves – such as to… Read More

Since 1988, whoever won the presidential primaries and caucuses held on Super Tuesday in March (March 5, 2024) ended up the nominee for each political party. There is no day in the primary process with more states participating. And with… Read More

This is Part Two of “A History of Ukraine: Battleground for Empires.” In Part One, we looked at Kiev’s golden age, the fall to empires, and the first try for independence. You can read it here.  Now, we continue the… Read More

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with a complicated past. After Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the nation is at war, and the whole world is watching. Why has Ukraine become a flashpoint for global conflict? To find out… Read More

Our Founding Fathers knew when creating this nation, by the people and for the people, that safeguarding freedom should always be what drives government choices. As such, they built into the U.S. Constitution a rule that, every ten years, states… Read More

In America, fireworks are most famously used to celebrate Independence Day. However, the loud booms and colorful lights are associated with nearly any celebration or holiday – most especially bringing in the New Year. Along with a kiss from your… Read More