The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, dissolved ties with Great Britain and established natural rights.

CENTER CITY -- America's Birthday was celebrated this past Thursday, but the date July 8th also holds a significant moment in time. The First Public reading of the Declaration of Independence was July ...

Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the day is also referred to as Independence Day). This day was when the Declaration ...

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, but most signatures weren't affixed until August 2. Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th ...

First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all "to participate in a unified fast to express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened ...

Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.

There is no time when the Declaration of Independence‘s true meaning is not worthy of deep reflection. But certainly this Independence Day, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrating the 250th ...

SUNY Cortland will mark Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with three events to kick off a yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The university’s ...

The George Taylor House on Friday hosted a reading of the Declaration of Independence that takes place annually at the Catasauqua building. The event also featured house tours, a Bell Choir ...