Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

Independence Day is a federal holiday. Many services and retailers may operate at limited hours or be closed. Will banks be ...

The 249th anniversary of US Independence Day. Learn its significance, what's open/closed, and look ahead to 2026's 250th.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted primarily ...

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Three US presidents died on July 4, all nation-makers. Two of them, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on the same day in ...

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

Ships “dressed in the gayest manner, with the colors of the United States and streamers displayed” approached the city and fired off 13 cannon shots, one for each colony-turned-state.

What is July 4 all about in the USA? On July 4, 2025, the United States of America (USA) commemorates Independence Day, ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...

America! On July 4, 1776, America’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence and laid the foundation for a new nation — rooted in the highest ideals of liberty and self-governance. As we begin ...