The U.S. Founders, including Jefferson and Washington, envisioned a nation of religious pluralism, embracing Muslims and Jews.

For the first time in United States history, several of the country’s founding documents will travel the skies to visit multiple cities on their own jet in honor of the nation’s founding.

John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick.

In 1789, during its very first session, Congress passed the Records and Seals Act: “An Act to provide for the safe keeping of the Acts, Records, and Seal of the United States.” ...

When you think of patriotic anniversaries and U.S. commemorations, it’s probably the summer months of July (Independence) or June (Flag Day), or May (Memorial Day) that come to mind — or possibly ...

When Americans speak of the “Founding Fathers,” they usually have a group of about six men in mind: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, James Madison, and John Adams, for sure, and ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! During the COVID lockdowns, Jeffrey Rosen, director of the National Constitution ...

When I conduct teacher or student workshops around the American founding, I always lead with the same question: When you hear the words “Founding Fathers,” what are some thoughts that come to mind?

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. New polling released by Discovery Institute in time for Presidents Day reveals that most Americans still admire the ...