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

At Monticello, we talked to Ken Burns, who was giving a preview of his upcoming PBS documentary on the American Revolution.

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.

Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the […] ...

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

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

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

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous ...

The Fourth of July is America’s national birthday party, celebrating two-and-a-half centuries of life. But will Donald ...

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

July 2 was when U.S. independence truly began — when courage triumphed over fear, writes guest columnist Chris Cargill.