At the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., stands a 46-inch-tall model of an American icon – the Statue of ...

The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, patriotism among American citizens is at its lowest point ...

Today, many Democrats feel a similar fury toward the politicians who claim to represent them. In 2014 Mr. Brat used one issue in particular to illustrate that divide: immigration. Democratic ...

You probably see the dollar bill every day, but have you ever thought about the symbols on the dollar bill and what they mean ...

An Arkansas woman is the oldest living descendant of Sam Wilson, the real-life inspiration for the iconic Uncle Sam.

Black Americans’, our’ relationship to this annual holiday has always been fraught. In 1852, nearly a century after the ...

After hovering near the brink of extinction, the bald eagle has made a bold comeback, further justifying its iconic status.

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

As Americans across the nation prepare to celebrate the 249th anniversary of their independence on July 4, 2025, the Fourth ...

The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has some surprisingly quirky traits, like its dicey aerial courtship routine or ...