John Adams, a Founding Father and the second president of the US, refused to celebrate July 4 because he believed July 2 was ...

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The fourth of July may be synonymous with freedom in the United States, but around the world it has a very different meaning.

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

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As today marks July 4th, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable event in American history that unfolded on this very ...

In late June and early July 1776, the Second Continental Congress framed, debated, and adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Though John Adams was old and ill when he died, the curious timing of his demise sparked countless unusual theories.

Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and ...

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

The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?