‘The American Revolution’ presents a fresh picture of America’s complex founding

Ken Burns, with co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, gives us an in-depth look at the war for independence that also happened to be a civil war.

Death of American history? Professors warn students, even teachers show ‘shocking ignorance’ of founding docs

The University of Mississippi's Declaration of Independence Center teaches students about founding documents as surveys show widespread ignorance of American history and civics.
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The American Revolution

The American Revolution” is rich with detail and vibrant with intellectual filmmaking that seeks to serve as a definitive record of its subject.
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12 American “Classics” That Actually Came From Somewhere Else

They may be staples of American dining today, but many so-called “all-American” foods have surprisingly international roots.

For Some, ‘the New American Dream Is to Leave’

An online debate began when a European man lampooned the concept of American culture. Then a lot of Americans began agreeing with him.

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to profit on margin expansion

American Bitcoin , backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, swung to third-quarter profit on Friday as the miner and buyer of the world's largest digital asset benefited from wider margins.

American Airlines announces cuts to management at its Texas headquarters

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

Disease almost wiped out a beloved American tree. CT has an effort to save it.

Chestnuts were reputedly served at the first Thanksgiving and thanks to dedicated breeding programs may be available locally today.

ICE Almost Deports Native American

A woman was reportedly nearly turned over to federal immigration authorities after a wrongful ICE detainer was issued by an Iowa jail.
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