July 4 (UPI) --Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. This was the day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...

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 ...

Sail250 is a multi-city celebration of maritime history. More than 60 ships from 20 countries, including tall ships, military ...

As we enter the summer we reflect and celebrate the deep legacy we are entrusted to uphold. In the span of just a few weeks, we commemorate three powerful observances: the 250th Birthday of the United ...

The United States of America celebrates its' birthday on Independence Day or Fourth of July. So, how old is America this year — 2025? The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July 4, ...

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...

It's the 249th birthday of the United States. And as Americans begin to prepare for our nation's grand semiquincentennial celebration next year, it is worth reengaging with the document whose ...

Flags wave, grills fire up and fireworks light the night sky — the Fourth of July is here, bringing with it all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer’s biggest celebration. From backyard barbecues ...