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

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 ...

How old is America in 2025? Here's what to know about United States Independence Day and the meaning behind Fourth of July.

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

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 ...

As the United States celebrates the 4th of July, commemorating the 249th year of independence, here’s a look at how its ...

Presque Isle’s restored one-room schoolhouse hosted a fitting Fourth of July celebration: a reading of the Declaration of ...