The Second Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, and its legacy can be seen in the Congress we know today.... The Second Continental Congress wrote the ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the birth of a new nation. But if you read the Declaration closely, it's not just about creating something new; ...

We wanted to think a bit more about the optics and the politics of the July Fourth festivities in Washington, D.C. So we've called Sarah Isgur for her take. She's senior editor at the conservative ...

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