USS stands for United States Ship, and is used for Navy ships that are currently in active service. The designation has been used since the 1790s.

USS Saratoga, battle-worn but unbeaten, floated in the still waters of Bikini Atoll—unaware that her greatest trial was moments away. High above, the atomic bomb Gilda detonated in a searing ...

The USS Arizona, a battleship famously destroyed during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, is the focus of this video. It explores the engineering behind the ship and its enduring ...

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James Madison Porter (1793-1862) was born in Montgomery County, but his real career and reputation were made in Northampton ...

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The 4th of July marks American independence from British rule. Read more about American Independence Day history, its profound meaning, and how America celebrates with parades.

Control of the U.S. Constitution as a “living” and inevitably changing text has passed from the hands of the people to those of ...

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Ollie takes a look at the origin of the phrase "the dog days of summer" influenced by the Dog Star, Sirius, and also suggests ways to keep dogs cool.

Why do we set off fireworks on the 4th of July? Fireworks became a part of Independence Day celebrations the very first year the anniversary was celebrated, according to the channel.