Basketballs, baseballs, footballs—these aren't just game pieces, they're symbols of American culture. In this video, we dive into the origins, design evolution, and surprising facts behind the balls ...

The American flag, a symbol of national pride, has a rich and significant history. It has long stood for freedom, democracy and the pursuit of a more perfect union, embodying the collective belief in ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American ...

The Senate has passed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as America’s national bird, a long overdue recognition after more than 200 years of symbolizing the country. The bill, sponsored by ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Mickey Mouse arrived on the world's cultural stage 75 years ago as a scrawny but buoyant black-and-white product of the Jazz Age. He was a symbol of American pluck in his screen debut ...

Today, Flag Day, celebrates the American flag as a symbol of freedom, history and national strength. In our schools, when children and youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance, it is my hope that they do ...

The Nation’s True Character Is Not Found in an Unblemished Past, but in a Painful Reckoning With Its Own Mistakes The fundamental difference between Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes as Captain America ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – There are an estimated 841 active bald eagle nests across Ohio, according to a recent state survey. That’s down from 910 last year. But don’t let the numbers give you the wrong ...

Anti-government protestors use the American flag to draw attention to their cause at a protest on Aug. 8, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Paul Becker/Becker 1999 via Flickr, CC BY Patriots’ Day, a ...

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