Who was the first president of the USA? George Washington served as the first President of the USA from 1789 to 1797. He was unanimously elected to this role.

The fourth of July may be synonymous with freedom in the United States, but around the world it has a very different meaning.

President John Adams rejected July 4 celebrations, insisting July 2 marked true American independence. Learn the story behind ...

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Beneath a canopy of Roman pines, Americans in Rome celebrated the Fourth of July this year with something more than barbecue and fireworks: the historic election of the first pope born and raised in ...

This is the fifth in a series of articles about Marshalltown street names. Today’s article identifies the five city streets ...

Stream Season 6 now with KPBS Passport! David Rubenstein’s skillful questioning of acclaimed writers like Robert A. Caro, Ron ...

Explore the oldest restaurants in every U.S. state—where history, heritage, and hearty meals still thrive today.

American Rye Whiskey, as with bourbon, must be aged for some time in new, charred oak barrels with no added coloring, flavoring or other spirits. American Rye Whiskey that has been aged for at least ...

Today, and on many other firsts of the months, schoolyards across Australia and the world rang out with the same chant: ...

Columnist: As we celebrate the independence of the United States this July 4, I will be thinking with gratitude of those who ...