On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their ... Lee's words were the impetus for the drafting of a formal Declaration of Independence, although the resolution was not followed up on immediately.

Well, the celebration begins in earnest Friday in Newport when the Newport Historical Society hosts Two Lights for Liberty in ...

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, “July 4, 1776, marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence and America is preparing ...

The Declaration of Independence has a new home. The historic document now hangs in the Oval Office, according to a ...

So, there is not much to celebrate this April 19 or July 4. However, the antidote to the 900-page Project 2025 is still that one-page Declaration written 249 years ago.

Hundreds gathered Saturday on the Lexington Battle Green to watch the reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Most places in the US celebrate the Fourth of July with elaborate fireworks and massive barbecues, but some Alaska residents ...

The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that ...

SHREWSBURY – America will celebrate its 250th birthday July 4, 2026, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of ...

The city’s Red, White, and Boom festival will take place from July 3-5 and be centered around Lakeview Park. Alongside celebrating America’s 249th Independence Day, the festival is the 145th ...