On July 2, 1776, a Finnish American man held the destiny of the United States in his hands. The scene was the hall in Philadelphia that hosted the Second Continental Congress of the 13 American ...

The history of Thanksgiving in the United States goes far beyond Pilgrims and turkey — its origins as a national holiday rooted in congressional action. Just one year after the colonies declared ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Duquesne University professor and former U.S. Army officer Holly Mayer detailed the Second Continental Congress' actions in establishing the ...

The Army celebrates its birthday in recognition of when the Second Continental Congress, sitting in Philadelphia, adopted the New England Militia as the “Continental Army” on June 14, 1775 – one year ...

Two-hundred and fifty years ago, the representatives of the Second Continental Congress agreed: “Resolved, that six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the ...

This weekend marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. It seems unlikely we would have much to celebrate on Saturday if, right after creating an army, the Second Continental Congress had not also ...

(WDBJ) - The first Continental Congress assembled September 5, 1774. The meeting came after Great Britain levied high taxes and passed a series of laws. Delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies were ...