Did the Iroquois Confederation influence the Constitution? A myth they may be teaching your children
Some schools are teaching children that the formation of the American Union, and specifically the Constitution, were influenced heavily by the pre-existing federation of the Iroquois Indians. There are many websites making the same claim. As someone with native...
Today in History: Benjamin Franklin Born
Today in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was born. He was a diplomat, writer, printer, inventor, and politician. Beloved in America and Europe, Franklin may very well have been the most popular figure in the world during his lifetime. Born in Boston, Franklin migrated to...