by Alyssa Kelsey | Jul 2, 2023
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was inaugurated on April 30th, 1789, and gave an inaugural address to ten thousand people.[1] This address was very important and a plea to Congress. Washington wanted a more robust constitution....
by Nathan Finegold | Jun 29, 2023
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the newly formed United States on July 4th, 1776. This document was drafted by five delegates appointed to the task by the Continental Congress. It was finally adopted once fifty-six signers from across the colonies...
by Allison Van Demark | May 15, 2023
The Constitution is a document that was created to instill the fundamental laws of the United States government by creating three principal branches of the federal government, it divides power between the federal government and the states and protects several...
by Ethan Shonk | May 10, 2023
The Boston Newsletter was the first published newspaper in British North America. It was founded by postmaster John Campbell in Boston, Massachusetts, and the first edition was posted on April 24, 1704. The Boston Newsletter was a single sheet of paper, printed on...
by Chad Larsen | May 1, 2023
On June 28, 1778, an indecisive engagement ensued between the American forces under General George Washington, and the British army under General Sir Henry Clinton. This battle could have been a “disastrous defeat” if General George Washington did not take control of...