America’s 249th birthday Friday will be no party. Call it bittersweet at best. The guns of Gettysburg were stilled on July 4, 1863, after the Union Army whipped Robert E. Lee and Confederates brigades ...

Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and starts the countdown to yearlong 250th celebrations.

In the spirt of the United States’ 249th birthday or annual holiday called ‘4th of July’ - American Legion Post 172 in ...

America just celebrated its 249th birthday, but Americans feel less patriotic than ever. MSNBC's Catherine Rampell, Antonia ...

For the most part, people set aside politics to celebrate America. Many celebrated their freedom to speak up, to work, to walk their own paths.

The United States' 249th birthday was observed under the sun at Kirby Park on Friday with the city's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Food and craft vendors, amusement rides, carnival games, ...

It's the 249th birthday of the United States. And as Americans begin to prepare for our nation's grand semiquincentennial ...

A few friendly Louisiana faces will be there, including Lafayette singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle and New Orleans musician and producer Trombone Shorty. Other performers include Josh Turner, The Beach ...

Help the nation celebrate America’s 249th birthday by hosting ‘A Capitol Fourth’ a 4th of July special celebrating 45 ...

We’re a country of many backgrounds. Whether your family came over on the Mayflower or just finished a citizenship ceremony ...