On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...

While Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4, there are arguments it should actually be July 2, most notably from founding father John Adams. Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and ...

July is right in the heart of summer, meaning it's one of the happiest times of the year! Thanks to sunny skies, warm weather, and endless carefree days, it’s the perfect month to soak up everything ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history ...

It is often stated that the highest standard that delineates the greatest literature is its lasting human value and we all remember the words beginning the second paragraph of the Declaration of ...

As we gear up for what promises to be a spectacular Independence Day, let's dig into what makes this forecast so rare. Since Philadelphia's weather office first started keeping July 4th records in ...