As is our annual tradition, the editorial board presents the Declaration of Independence in lieu of an editorial to mark the ...

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...

When the Declaration was signed in 1776, it marked 13 distinct rebellions across separate colonies.

The Fourth of July reminds us of how precious and dearly bought our freedoms are -- and why they’re worth protecting. So let ...

He concluded, he later wrote, that the troops were “ exceeding dirty & nasty people ” led by indifferent officers with an “ ...

It was 249 years ago that our forefathers — yes, it was only men — pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor and signed ...

Google's Doodle for US Independence Day features a US map across the letters of 'Google' in red, white, and blue.

In the heart of the city, in 1784 David Landreth founded the D. Landreth Seed Company. During its long life, Landreth’s ...

To celebrate the Fourth of July here are 13 —signifying the original 13 states — movies that celebrate what it means to be ...

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

From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.