July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America ...

William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...

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

At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier ...

July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July ...

On July 4, 2025, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day, marking the 249th anniversary of its declaration ...

John Adams, for what it's worth, reportedly turned down invitation to July 4 events as he still believed it should be ...

By Jordan Bontke Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KNXV) — A Valley ophthalmologist is giving us a rare glimpse ...

The resolution declaring independence was approved on July 2nd, not July 4th. On Friday, June 7, 1776 the Resolution for ...

On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common. In Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post ...

PHOENIX — A Valley ophthalmologist is giving us a rare glimpse into American history through his collection of historical newspapers, including an original Pennsylvania Packet dated July 8, 1776 ...