an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the ...

On the Fourth of July, many United States citizens ... approved the Declaration of Independence, giving us Independence Day. Independence Day was not celebrated nationally until nearly 100 years ...

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated every year in the US on July 4. The holiday is celebrated to mark the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration ...

Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...

Victims of the Highland Park July 4th parade shooting will be allowed to attend the upcoming trial of the alleged shooter, a ...

At least six people were reported dead and 24 others were hospitalized after yet another shooting spree in the United States. This time around it was during a 4th of July ... On a day when we ...

When we fire up the grill on the Fourth of July, few of us take time to consider what “independence” is all about. We live in the land of liberty. We celebrate freedom. But independence? The ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Manno writes on education, workforce training, and career pathways. Domestic realists in the ideological heartland can create a new ...

Across the United States ... independence from Great Britain with fireworks, parades and local traditions like flyovers, car shows and concerts. For those looking for all-American Fourth of July ...

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The city of Highland Park has announced plans for this year's July 4th celebration. New for 2025 ...

The city plans to hold a "dream team-themed" parade to reflect the community's patriotic spirit, Mayor Nancy Rotering said. Like last year, the city is skipping a fireworks show.