249 years ago, Georgia was among the original 13 colonies to declare independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. James Oglethorpe is credited with the founding of Georgia in 1733.

Discover the 13 American colonies, their establishment by Great Britain, diverse characteristics, and their journey to unity and independence, forming the United States.

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Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean says his office has launched an interactive map that gives the wait times, in real time, at 22 polling locations.

This nation did not become great because it was perfect; it became great because Americans recognized their imperfections as they sought to overcome the many instances of violence and intolerance.

HYDERABAD: Where history meets mythology and ancient trees stand as silent witnesses to past tragedies, Hyderabad-based heritage enthusiast Kavali Chandrakanth has found his calling. Since 2017 ...

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary next year of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War that ensued, many Americans will look to the past, eager ...

And, of course, he and his generation had waged a bloody war against the king, as a result of which the 13 colonies seceded from Britain.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.