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

America was not the only nation at war with Great Britain during at this time. France, Spain and the Netherlands were also at ...

The largest Fourth of July celebration outside this country is in Denmark. The country has a Danish American Friendship Association that hosts a huge American Independence Day party, and they’ve been ...

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous. A ...

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

The History and Legacy of Independence Day July 4, 2025 As Americans gather today to celebrate with fireworks, parades, and ...

Now, every July 4, we read Mr. Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, of which Ms. Warren was an unabashed fan, praising ...

In the muggy summer of 1776, 56 men met in Philadelphia and pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to America’s future with the Declaration of Independence. None of them was a full-time ...

On July 4th, while celebrating the nation's birth, it's crucial to acknowledge the Founding Fathers' complex legacy. Despite ...

The Fourth of July is America’s national birthday party, celebrating two-and-a-half centuries of life. But will Donald ...

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