Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

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

When did the 4th of July become a federal holiday? While there were celebrations on July 4 in 1777, it didn't become a federal holiday until 1870. And, it was ...

We can’t just sit on our hands and simply take advantage of our nation’s many blessings, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

At least 500 demonstrators lined the streets outside the federal courthouse in Eugene on July 4 for a "No Kings since 1776" ...

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

On July 4th, 1776, delegates from thirteen of Britain's North American colonies adopted a resolution "that these United ...

The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to ...

The first-ever Independence Day took place in 1776—yet there are several homes across the U.S. that pre-date that historic ...