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Two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19 to free all enslaved people.

Texas is known for Whataburger, Dr Pepper, and freedom. So why is Texas in the middle of the pack for freedom according to the Cato Institute?

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your ...

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War. Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’ Here’s a