New Evidence about Amelia Earhart

This recently discovered photo sparked off an investigation that may have proved what happened to Amelia Earhart.

There is Something on The Back

There is one line of text along the bottom edge on the back of the Declaration. It reads, "The Original Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776," This docket (identifying label) was visible when the document was rolled up for storage.

The Fading Declaration

Years of public display before coming to the National Archives caused this treasured document to fade. Today it is maintained under the most exacting archival conditions possible.

The Lee Resolution

The Lee Resolution of the proposal that started it all and led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Richard Henry Lee–Proposer of Independence

Most of us have heard of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin and some of the other founding fathers of our country, but have you ever heard of Richard Henry Lee?   In not, he was the man that proposed Independence, and started the movement towards the Declaration of Independence.

The JFK Limo Remained in Service

Did you know that the limousine that John F. Kennedy was assassinated in on November 22, 1963, remained in service for another 13 years before it was retired in 1977?

50 Lincoln vs Kennedy Coincidences

For years people have speculated about the coincidences between the 16th and 35th president, and you may have heard of some of these in the past; however, we have compiled a list of 50 different ones that you can review and decide how uncanny these coincidences compare the two.

Admiral Matthew C. Perry's Flag

It was ironic that Admiral Perry's flag was present during the surrender of Japan, since in reality, he was probably the main cause for Japan becoming the nation that they did.

Abby Durfee Gray Borden

Abby Borden was the second wife to Andrew Borden. She was 37 years old and considered to be an old maid when they married. Abby used the Durfee to link her with one of the first families in the area.

Lizzy Borden

Lizzie was born on July 19, 1860. At the age of two, she suffered the loss of her mother. However, she remained close to her father. Lizzie told many she had no memory of her mother. Her older sister, Emma, appeared to be the only constant in Lizzie's life. Emma was friend and mother to a young Lizzie.