Independence Day, aka the 4th of July, is just around the corner! This American holiday celebrates the country’s independence from Britain, declared on July 4, 1776. That date is supposed to represent ...

1. The first 4th of July celebration happened in 1777 in Philadelphia. The city marked the first anniversary with a ...

It appears that with the 249th “Birthday of America” again prominent on the calendar that advice may be even more relevant ...

Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where ...

The July Fourth Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall in Washington kicks off Friday morning with the annual ...

All of us should take a cue from those who signed the Declaration of Independence and pledge to do more to serve and improve ...

As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day this Friday, July 4th, the holiday's deep historical roots extend far beyond backyard barb ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

FORT WAYNE - What is the American Dream that previous generations learned in school? The obvious answer is that it is opportunity for self-improvement, best realized in the United States ...

In the muggy summer of 1776, 56 men met in Philadelphia and pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to America’s ...

This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...

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