Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

It's worth revering not just the document itself, but the men of consequence who made American independence a reality.

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...

The Declaration of Independence was originally drafted by former US President Thomas Jefferson in consultation with committee members such as John Adams.

John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come: “[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am a ...

The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...

July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American ...

The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document in American history. It was officially adopted by the Second ...

As today marks July 4th, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable event in American history that unfolded on this very ...

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

Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and ...