Retired Magistrate Judge James Cott recounts a tour he recently took at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville, Virginia, which focused on the relationship between Jefferson and John ...

As they signed the Declaration of Independence during the summer of 1776, America’s Founding Fathers were taking a risk. Would they be lauded for their creation of a bold, sovereign nation or be ...

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

Students across the Tri-State Area are learning more about the Founding Fathers through the Broadway musical "Hamilton." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports on the program that's teaching kids a ...