As we reach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is natural to focus on that world-changing document. However, the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776, written in that same era, ...

Where was America founded? The U.S. Constitution was drafted at the 1789 Congress in Philadelphia — the same place where the Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1777, and the Declaration of ...

The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, laid the groundwork for American government and rights.

Jan. 5 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1776, New Hampshire became the first American state to adopt its own constitution. The document marked a shift toward representative government and away from ...

After reading Renee Butts’ insulting letter to the editor on Sept. 2 about Joseph Woitko’s letter to the editor, it becomes clear that her many statements are inaccurate and predicated on a narrow ...