Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

July 4, 1776, represents one of the most significant dates in the United States’ calendar. It was on this day that Congress declared independence from Great Britain. A declaration drafted by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others showed that...
Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg between July 1 and July 3, 1863, is considered the most significant war fought during the American Civil War. It ended with a victory for the Union troops. It began with the Confederates’ Army invasion of Northern Virginia on July 1, led...