At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier ...

John Adams, for what it's worth, reportedly turned down invitation to July 4 events as he still believed it should be ...

Trump says U.S. economy is hurt by 'too many' federal holidays. Here's what our readers said. Should Independence Day be on ...

This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course ...

America will celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, which will be the anniversary of the adoption of the ...

There'll also be concerts near Independence Mall to mark the day the Continental Congress voted to declare independence in ...

The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain 249 years ago – on July 4, 1776. Independence Day gatherings were a little ...

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous ...

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