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

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

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Quincy's John Adams did not get his way. The year before, on July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted to officially separate from Great Britain he made a big prediction. John Adams thought ...

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

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 ...

Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2025. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. On July 4, ...

John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come: “ ... The Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, ...

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