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

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 ...

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

He wrote to Abigail that "the second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." The ...

When Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, we imagine fireworks, flags and a dramatic reading of the Declaration of ...

Learn the history of America's Independence ... The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, ... For ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh ...

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later, delegates from the 13 ...

Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to ...

The Fourth of July is undoubtedly the biggest day for fireworks in the United States. The man responsible for the Fourth of ...

Bedford's 2025 fireworks display is planned for the evening of Bedford Day, Sept. 20, 2025. But there are plenty of local ...

Governor Rhoden and United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced on Tuesday that the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration for America’s 250th birthday in 2026.