As we kick off a remarkable three-year span, we must recognize the profound significance of the anniversaries approaching ...

A sculptor's vision, a hidden chamber meant to outlast civilization, and faces etched into rock. Mount Rushmore's iconic design was supposed to be so much more.

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the editorial board offers these quotes selected from some of his most ...

A copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by a secret British loyalist is likely to make up to $4 million at auction.

The National Archives is looking for volunteers to transcribe more than 200 years worth of documents. You can help, even if ...

Presidents Day began as a celebration of George Washington's birthday and has evolved into a celebration of all U.S.

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White Plains collector Seth Kaller has an original copy of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, which doesn't mention the dream.

The "God Bless the USA Bible," named after a hit song by Lee Greenwood, who championed the edition, finds newfound success ...

With an estimate of $2-4 million, this historical document has a prestigious provenance that adds to an already unique story.

Since the 1770s there have been more than 250 state constitutional conventions, requiring, in many cases, residents of those ...