The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...

The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain 249 years ago – on July 4, 1776. Independence Day gatherings were a little ...

Political and biblical inheritance are far more responsible for the modern-day United States than revolution, liberal ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the ...

When I reflect on the significance of the Fourth of July, I think of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Fall River’s Waterfront Fourth of July Celebration is packed with family fun, all along the waterfront, from 5 to 9 p.m. DJ ...

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

When did the 4th of July become a federal holiday? While there were celebrations on July 4 in 1777, it didn't become a federal holiday until 1870. And, it was ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to deliver a “spectacular” yearlong birthday party to mark ...

So Parliament took a new approach. It passed laws—the Sugar Act and Stamp Act— to raise revenue directly, bypassing the ...