Discover the 13 American colonies, their establishment by Great Britain, diverse characteristics, and their journey to unity ...

The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the ...

"With the celebration of Independence Day, we acknowledge our deep debt of gratitude to the FIRST 'Greatest Generation,'" ...

Ahead of the celebration of Independence Day, Edward Furton, publications director for The National Catholic Bioethics Center ...

In closing, as colonies and states disestablished their official churches, they established the pluralism of religious freedom, but did not diminish the role of faith in society.

My recent visit to the civic religious shrines and historical museums in Philadelphia highlights the threat executive power poses to democracy. In 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence.