by Joseph Yacino | Jun 28, 2017 | 1776, 4th of july, british crown, england, fourth of july, history, history lesson, independence day, july 4, thirteen colonies, united states
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between...
by Joseph Yacino | May 29, 2017 | bloodiest conflict, civil war, history, memorial day, start of summer, summer, three day weekend, US history, world war I
BY JULIA GLUM Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it’s so much more than an excuse for a three-day weekend. It’s a U.S. holiday with a lot of history and lasting significance. Held annually on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day...
