And above him, that symbol of freedom, the American flag, fluttered. “THE HOME OF THE OPPRESSED,” from William S. Dorr, Slave Market of America, New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1836.

Today is our country’s birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the United States’ freedom from Great Britain. Oftentimes ...

Discover interesting facts about the Bald Eagle, the national emblem of the United States. Learn about its symbolism, history ...

There are many symbols of freedom, hope, and tolerance throughout our country. Some are prominent in our national consciousness, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the Lincoln Memorial and ...

On the other, it serves as a greater symbol of freedom for Black people across all 50 states. Outlining the star is a bursting illustration inspired by the appearance of an astronomical nova, ...

Matthew J. Clavin tells the story in “Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War.” And it’s a story of when love and honesty met bigotry and hypocrisy head-on.