In a society where even highly educated citizens get confused over basic U.S. historical facts, low expectations are ...

Discover how the USPS is celebrating its 250th anniversary with commemorative stamps, national events, and a tribute to its ...

John Hancock was first to sign Declaration of Independence, the first governor of Massachusetts and president of the Second ...

Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Postal Service was launched nearly a year before the colonies ...

The Continental Congress continued to function until 1781 when it was supplemented by another, nearly similar body, under the Articles of Confederation. During all these war years, ...

Yet the First Continental Congress was quietly momentous, a watershed moment in resistance to Britain’s policies. Overcoming sharp differences in regional culture, politics, ...

Conceived as a broad public service, the postal service was key to US independence, Western expansion and ensuring an informed citizenry.

Adams, Jefferson and other Founding Fathers enjoyed wild game and seasonal produce in Philadelphia's taverns during the Continental Congress, where food became part of politics.

The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding Fathers such as John Adams, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

A Nebraska high school student got a chance to connect with American history in a city deeply intertwined with the birth of ...