From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor was bolstered by the importation of African captives. At first, like their poor English counterparts, the Africans ...

13 — When the flag is completely folded it reminds us of the national motto “In God We Trust” ...

There would not be an American Revolution that united all of the 13 colonies that became the United States. The Dutch and Swedish governments would have ruled the most significant cities that were ...

The shift from indentured servitude to racial slavery in the British colonies is evident in the development of the colonies' laws. • Virginia, 1639: The first law to exclude "Negroes" from ...

Oscoda Area Schools (OAS) faculty and students presented a moving tribute to local veterans this past Friday, Nov. 8, during ...

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How do you feel about automated vehicles? What effects do you think they will have on your generation? Read this article and post your comments and questions for Matt Richtel by Nov. 14. By The ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

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Postpone outdoor burning under these conditions Use extreme caution when disposing of smoking materials Be prepared for isolated power outages during very strong wind gusts Make sure outdoor items ...