Thomas Jefferson, a key figure in American history, believed identity is forged by deeds. His words encourage action over ...

While Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence turned the smoldering embers of rebellion into the glorious fireworks of independence and revolution, it was a short pamphlet published six months ...

Some celebrate July 4 with cookouts and fireworks, but Philadelphia’s Raab Collection is marking Independence Day by offering what it describes as a unique letter from Thomas Jefferson. The seller, a ...

Most people are taught that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence alone. The real story is more ...

It is difficult to stay sane knowing literal elementary facts about history when dealing with America’s modern know-nothing party. The right-wing is safely ensconced in their safe space for bigotry ...

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of ...

Thomas Jefferson, the third president, was born on April 13, 1743. Several years ago, my wife Louise and I had celebrated by visiting the Jefferson Memorial in Washington. I asked a kind passer-by to ...

Today, the United States celebrates the anniversary of its independence from Great Britain. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of ...