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Yale University history professor David Blight reflects on the life and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Diana Carlin, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Jane Pierce. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.

Massachusetts officials mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the 1776 retreat by British forces from Boston and surrounding areas early in the Revolutionary War.

Archaeologists announce the discovery of artifacts in western Pennsylvania now declared to be the site of a 1758 friendly fire incident; the incident involves a British regiment from Virginia led by George Washington during the French and Indian War.

Historian Michael Cohen reflects on the life and legacy of President Zachary Taylor. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Yale University history professor David Blight reflects on the life and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Diana Carlin, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Jane Pierce. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Scholars examine the formative years of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps, from 1775 to 1850, and discuss how maritime forces shaped the nation.

Massachusetts officials mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the 1776 retreat by British forces from Boston and surrounding areas early in the Revolutionary War.

Archaeologists announce the discovery of artifacts in western Pennsylvania now declared to be the site of a 1758 friendly fire incident; the incident involves a British regiment from Virginia led by George Washington during the French and Indian War.