Africanized honey bees, or \"killer bees,\" are spreading across the Southern and Southwestern U.S., posing a significant ...

The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

As a reminder of the nation's foundational principles and ideals, a look back at the nation's Declaration of Independence ...

By SARAH LIM Special to the Times The United States postal system was organized to facilitate communication among the 13 ...

On July 2, 1776, 12 of the 13 member-states of the Congress “unanimously” observed that the colonies “are, and of right ought ...

In 1776, 56 small town, seemingly ordinary men made a declaration of independence sparking world defining changes. A brand ...

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

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

America was not the only nation at war with Great Britain during at this time. France, Spain and the Netherlands were also at ...

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

In 1775, life went on normally for most though a revolution was coming. Columnist joe Holley says Americans today have a duty ...