Progressive left and postliberal right intellectuals converge in teaching scorn for Americas founding principles. Attacking ...

The initial marking of the historic spot came in the late 1890s, in conjuction with the building of a new City Hall. The ...

We have it in our power to begin the world over again,” Thomas Paine proclaimed in the pamphlet “Common Sense,” his argument ...

When Americans celebrate the 4th of July, they commemorate what they believe to be the birth of the United States. July 4, 1776, was the day the colonies declared independence from Great Britain.

Happy 4th of July! Here's the history of how the holiday began and where to celebrate in Winnebago County this year.

July 4th, 1776: The Day America Declared Independence The Declaration of Independence was formally announced on July 4, 1776, proclaiming the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain.

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ties with Great Britain and opened the door for ...

What happened on July 4, 1776? The Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but the vote itself actually took place two days earlier, according to the ...

The Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but the vote itself actually took place two days earlier, according to the History Channel. Need a break?

It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress formally declared that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject to British rule.

When the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, John Adams wrote in a letter, “I am apt to believe that Independence Day will be celebrated, by succeeding ...