On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor was bolstered by the importation of African captives. At first, like their poor English counterparts, the Africans ...

highlighting the shift from colonial rule to a sovereign, democratic republic. Why is the Flag Hoisted on Independence Day?

In June 1776, amid growing sentiment for American independence and after hostilities ... taxes to cover national expenses. Because all thirteen colonies had to ratify amendments, one state's ...

a national holiday that marks its independence from British colonial rule. On this day, the national flag is hoisted by the ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Residents in Chicopee gathered at City Hall Wednesday for the 2nd annual Indian Independence flag raising. This year’s event is honoring the 77th anniversary of India ...

Fearing the influence of Garvey's call for independence, European colonial powers banned The ... After the age of thirteen, boys received military training to prepare them for membership in ...

The Independence Hall Association (IHA ... places and events in US history from pre-colonial times to the present. The IHA is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation which is exempt from federal income ...

Christian Hubbard of Oswego came to Aurora Monday morning for the raising of the Mexican flag during a ceremony to honor Mexican Independence Day. “I was telling my colleague here a while ago ...

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say suspected militants have hurled a hand grenade at a store selling Pakistani national flags ... gained independence from British colonial rule.