Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America ...

It's worth revering not just the document itself, but the men of consequence who made American independence a reality.

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...

John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come: “[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am a ...

The Declaration of Independence was originally drafted by former US President Thomas Jefferson in consultation with committee members such as John Adams.

While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...

Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where ...

Two free dramatizations will bring the revolutionary spirit of the 18th century back to life in Quincy on July 4. How to attend ...