Here's the history of the huge US flag on NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building

The massive American flag on NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building is a patriotic icon, but its 1976 bicentennial origin story ...

America's 250th birthday inspired MPS teacher's U.S. history lessons

U.S. history knowledge is declining in schools. An MPS teacher tried changing that by bringing America 250 lessons to her ...

An 1871 Brush Fire Turned Into the Deadliest Blaze in U.S. History. It Barely Made the News.

Although it killed more people, the Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin was overshadowed by the Chicago Fire, which happened on the same day in 1871.

U.S. At 250: What Five Decades Of Market History Tell Us About Investing Today

An important question for investors as we approach the 250th anniversary of the US is not how much has changed, but what the ...

The largest peacetime maritime gathering in U.S. history comes to New York City

In June 1776, New York City’s harbor was teeming with enemy ships. British Admiral Sir Richard Howe arrived with over 40 ...

Dover celebrates USA's 250th birthday with history, parade, fireworks

With 100-degree heat, Dover's most popular daytime events for America's 250th birthday were indoors, then an evening parade ...