James Madison Porter (1793-1862) was born in Montgomery County, but his real career and reputation were made in Northampton County. A prominent attorney, he was Secretary of War in the ...

Historic American Cities Perfect for a Weekend Trip spotlights Boston-to-Natchez getaways where cobblestoned streets, ...

The United States Navy will celebrate its 250th birthday with warship parades on the Delaware River and other festivities.

Members were Flossie Auer, Delores Durbin, Lois Reidt, Jenny Muehlman and Sue O'Neill ...

On July 12, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco music, the Chicago White Sox held the “Disco Demolition Night” ...

If you’re at a loss for things to do in Boston in a city that's rich with history, culture, and sports, you’re probably ...

Petty Officer 2nd Class Amber Speer, a native of Plainfield, Illinois, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s ...

Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Orozco, a native of Orofino, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence while serving aboard USS Constitution, the Navy’s ...

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, with a European naval force in the Mideast saying that only six of 25 people who were on board have been ...

The 215th Army Band, known as 'Revolution,' performed a free concert on the historic USS Constitution in Boston on Monday, ...

Aircraft automation In 1914, an American, Lawrence Sperry, demonstrated gyroscope-stabilised, straight-and-level flight in ...