Jan. 2 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1788, Georgia ratified the Constitution, the fourth of the original 13 colonies to do so, and was admitted to the Union. In 1811, Timothy Pickering, a ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While we celebrate this independence day, it is important to know Georgia’s part in America’s founding. 249 years ago, Georgia was among the original 13 colonies to declare ...

Mrs. Walsh’s seventh grade U.S. History class recently completed their study of the colonization of the thirteen original colonies. Students worked cooperatively throughout the month of October using ...

This Declaration didn't just shake things up domestically; it also caught the attention of foreign governments. The Treaty of Alliance with France in 1778 was a key outcome. The Netherlands joined the ...