In 1790, just a few years after the birth of the United States, Congress passed the first law defining who could become an American citizen. The Naturalization Act of 1790 established a process for granting citizenship to immigrants, but with a stark limitation—it was restricted to “free white persons” of good moral character who had …
Patriotism and national pride are essential components of American identity, vividly expressed through numerous celebrations and traditions. Among these, Flag Day stands as a potent symbol of the nation’s reverence for its flag and the ideals it represents. Officially inaugurated in 1916 and later codified as National Flag Day by Congress in 1949, the June …
