On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, primarily authored by Thomas ...

West Des Moines Community Band Concert, Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Parkway 7 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Enjoy the West Des Moines Community Band's Fourth of July concert. Bring a blanket or ...

The Charlotte Museum of History will host a naturalization ceremony Friday, on Independence Day, where new citizens will take ...

Americans will celebrate the nation's birthday on the Fourth of July, but Founding Father John Adams believed that July 2 was ...

US Independence Day, celebrated every July 4, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when America ...

It is surmised that the engrosser was Timothy Matlock, an assistant to Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress.

National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in ...

Discover everything you need to know about US Independence Day 2025, including the exact date it will be observed, whether it ...

The Emergency was more than a political crisis, as the Constitution’s basic structure was once again under siege.

As America gears up to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025, a long weekend of festivities is anticipated.

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course ...

July 2, 1776 — the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the 13 original United States colonies for ...