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Norcross Family Buys Rare 1776 Exeter Broadside for $3.6 Million

The sale signals rising valuations for founding‑era artifacts with private collectors expanding stewardship of public history.

Freedom Plane Tour Brings Nine Rare Founding Documents to The Henry Ford in Dearborn

Freedom 250’s Mobile 'Freedom Trucks' Roll Out as Questions Mount Over Federal Grant and Content

U.S. Plans Curated 'Welcome Bags' for White South African Refugees

Rival Freedom 250 and Congress‑backed America250 Clash Over Who Controls the U.S. Semiquincentennial

Trump Proclaims June 14 Flag Day and National Flag Week

Katy Tur’s Question About Mike Johnson’s ‘Creator’ Line Draws Viral Backlash

Clarence Thomas Denounces Progressivism in Rare UT Austin Address

Freedom Plane Lands in Van Nuys With Founding-Era Documents for USC Exhibit

National Archives' Freedom Plane Lands in Kansas City to Launch 250th Tour

Public Theater to Stage 'People's Filibuster' Jan. 31 With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Civic Readings

National Archives Launches Freedom Plane Tour of Founding-Era Records

New Jersey Mandates Cursive Lessons for Grades 3–5 Starting Next School Year

Roberts’ Year-End Report Hails Constitution, Skirts Court Controversies

Senate Democrats Seek Ban on Living Presidents’ Likenesses on U.S. Currency

Glenn Beck Unveils ‘The Torch’ AI Library, Sets Jan. 5, 2026 Launch

Constitution Day Draws Warnings on Rule of Law and a Push for Civic Renewal

Kaine Criticized After Calling Claims of God‑Given Rights ‘Extremely Troubling’

UVA President Jim Ryan Resigns Under DOJ Federal Funding Ultimatum