Rick Rescorla – A Hero of 9/11 There were a number of stories of courage, service, and sacrifice on 9/11, especially with the multiple accounts of first …
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The Amish of Lancaster
The Amish of Lancaster Lancaster, Pennsylvania is home to the largest Amish community in the United States. Although the first Amish arrived in North America …
Coal Mining in West Virginia
Coal Mining in West Virginia West Virginia is coal mining country. After the railroad companies started carving routes through the Appalachian Mountains, …
Meaningful Work and American Capitalism
Meaningful Work and American Capitalism Meaningful work is one of the keys to personal responsibility, purpose, and self-worth. It instills in us a sense of …
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History of Labor Day
History of Labor Day At the time the United States was founded, most people were farmers or worked in trades, such as bakers, butchers, cobblers, and …
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks Independence Day and fireworks have gone together since 1776. So, what’s the history of fireworks? Most historians believe fireworks …
The Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and Bill of Rights On July 12, 1776, a little over a week after the Declaration of Independence, the Continental …
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The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence Unknown to many, the formal separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain in 1776 occurred on July 2nd, rather than July …
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was given the task of riding to Lexington, Massachusetts, with the news that British troops …
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery is where approximately 5,000 unidentified service members from …
