Smithsonian Magazine

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence Was Breaking News. Here’s How the Founding Document Reached the American Public

A new book by historian Emily Sneff records the journeys of the Declaration's first printed copies, tracking their reception ...
Washington Examiner

On this Day: The Second Continental Congress moves closer to a declaration of independence

Under the leadership of John Adams, the Second Continental Congress resumed the Consideration of the Declaration, which resolved "that the Inhabitants of these Colonies be permitted to fit out armed ...
Opinion

On This Day: The Continental Army gathers large crowds in their march towards New York

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...
Opinion

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied ...
INDY Week

At a Rocky Time, Local Arts Institutions Reckon With America’s Birthday

Upcoming concerts reflect on the Declaration and ask what America might look like if the voices of Black women were valued.

Big Apple Charters Announces July 4th Yacht Experience for America 250

NEW YORK, NY - April 08, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Big Apple Charters, a private yacht charter company based at Chelsea ...
Opinion

On this day: The Second Continental Congress moves closer to a declaration of independence

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...

Fly Your Flag contest lets students design a flag that represents their United States, win prizes

USA Today and SUNN launch 'Fly Your Flag,' a contest inviting students in grades 5-12 to design an American flag.

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The ...
PBS

The Articles of Confederation

The Articles were weak by design and left Congress unable to pay soldiers in the Continental Army. It took the Continental Congress 526 days to fashion the Articles of Confederation and another 39 ...
The Hill

Trump administration to display statue of slave owner removed in Delaware

The Trump administration will temporarily display a statue taken down in Delaware years ago of a slave owner who signed the Declaration of Independence as part of the celebrations commemorating the ...