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Who was the first president? Here's what to know about the first president in US history.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTo qualify for presidency in the United States, there are three requirements, according to the...
Did Betsy Ross make the first one? Why is it nicknamed 'Old Glory'? What to know on Flag Day.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFlag Day, observed annually on June 14, celebrates the day in 1777 when the United States approved...
April 4, 1818: Thirteen stripes only, Congress changes flag design
WHTM via Yahoo News· 2 months agoWASHINGTON (WHTM) — It all started in 1777. On June 14 of that year, the Second Continental Congress...
Today in History: January 3, Alaska becomes the 49th state
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 5 months agoSteve Jobs, Apple Inc. CEO, speaks under a photo of hime and co-founder Steve Wozniak (L) at a...
Congress in 1777 acted with urgency - America and their lives depended on it
York Daily Record via Yahoo News· 6 months ago(Editor’s note: Another in a series of occasional columns about York County’s role in the American...
Slavery is on the ballot for voters in 5 US states
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMore than 150 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will soon decide whether to close loopholes that led to the proliferation...
Area veterans honored during Flag Day event at Gardner Senior Center
The Gardner News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGARDNER — The Gardner Senior Center hosted its second annual Flag Day observances on Monday. A...
The Oldest Building in Each State
Cheapism via AOL· 2 years agoJeffGoulden/iStockphoto The United States is a relatively young country, but it still has plenty of history to explore. And one of the best ways to trace...
Though not a federal holiday, Flag Day has a long, storied tradition
The Gadsden Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFlag Day in the United States celebrates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our nation's flag...
Where did Fourth of July traditions originate? Here's some history.
The Gadsden Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSince 1777, the United States has celebrated Independence Day on July 4, signifying the anniversary...
