When President John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the moment was rife with bizarre coincidences. Not only had the Founding Father died on the Fourth of July, but he also perished on the same exact day ...

Throughout my life, I have learned that we each get but one true choice: what we are willing to give our lives for. Alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and countless others, I chose to dedicate ...

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Crikey examines a single life that illuminates the myriad contradictions woven into the American experiment.

Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson shaped the course of the United States of America, but they became bitter political opponents. They both died on July 4, 1826.

George Washington’s tenure in the executive branch demonstrated what was to many founders, James Madison included, the surprising power of the president. Madison had primarily feared that Congress ...

For some people, becoming president of the United States marks the apex of their ambition. However, it is not always the high point of their careers in public service. Perhaps the clearest examples of ...

Five Massachusetts patriots signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. Here's who they are, and how to visit their ...

Quincy leaves no doubt this city comes by its nicknames, City of presidents, honestly. So John Adams, who was our 2nd ...

Throughout my life, I have learned that we each get but one true choice: what we are willing to give our lives for. Alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and countless others, I chose to dedicate ...