On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

On July 4, 1854 in Massachusetts, he burned a copy of the constitution. "The Constitution of the United States of America is the source and parent of all the other atrocities: 'a covenant with ...

The 46th president of the United States, who is running for re-election this November - he says he still is, anyway - took to social media on the morning of July 4th. "As we celebrate the Fourth ...

On the Fourth of July, many United States citizens spend the day having picnics or cookouts with friends and family, attending parades and festivals, and gathering at parks at nightfall to enjoy ...

All over the country, cities and towns are going all out for next year’s semiquincentennial party. Here are our 9 picks for ...

Across the United States, the nation celebrates its ... For those looking for all-American Fourth of July activities complete with waving flags and lots of red, white and blue, we've compiled ...

Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

A man was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute ecstasy after he was caught with an estimated $7.8 million in goods near Fourth of July ...

Irvine councilmembers want to put on a magnificent Fourth of July for their community ... and I’ve always wondered why we never had a united citywide celebration,” said Councilmember James ...