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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Independence Day is one of the most important holidays celebrated in the U.S., and while we believe in being patriotic all month long, there are plenty of other holidays and observances worth ...

The population of the United States has grown almost 123 times since the first federal census was conducted after the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In 1780, the ...