In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history: 17 cannons that experts believe sank in a Georgia river during the American Revolution.

Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing

The National Archives is flying nine original documents from the founding era around the country, in honor of the United States 250th anniversary. The most recent stop is at the Atlanta History Center until April 12.

It was a patriotic celebration at the state Capitol as political leaders, lawmakers, and the general public gathered to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.  

Atlanta producer Kabir Sehgal helped Jimmy Carter and the Dalai Lama win Grammys for spoken word projects. Now his new album Stars and Static explores the pride and challenges of American life.

Atlanta is the second destination on the eight-city traveling exhibition, "Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents that Forged a Nation," commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary.