The Declaration of Independence turns 249 years old on Friday. While it famously said “that all men are created equal,” it ...

The nation's founding document has been celebrated by leaders across the centuries, and it can still guide us today.

The Declaration of Independence was originally drafted by former US President Thomas Jefferson in consultation with committee members such as John Adams.

What can Americans of good will from left and right do for the coming anniversary? They can turn to the text of the ...

From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...

General George Washington rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead an army of 16,000. These men, Washington announced, ...

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

Independence Day this year will be no different, with a new flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House, a bill signing ...

The American flag has evolved over time along with the nation. The first official red, white and blue flag bearing 13 stars and 13 stripes debuted in 1777. Today’s familiar 50-star flag dates back to ...