The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John ...

As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American ...

The American Revolution was one of the most significant events in world history because it created a "new thing called a ...

"There is nothing more beautiful, moving and hopeful," documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said Friday as he welcomed America's ...

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke with CBS News' John Dickerson about his new film on the American Revolution. More from ...

Experts suggest focusing on founding documents and minimizing the focus on current political figures could prevent the semiquincentennial from deepening partisan divides.

American history is more polarizing than ever. But the country’s leading storyteller wants to prove there’s still an appetite ...

America’s greatest traditions are nothing short of revolutionary. New York’s Zohran Mamdani is just the latest one.

Burns and "The American Revolution" co-director David Schmidt walk in Colonial Williamsburg. Burns says he does not take his ...