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 ...

This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress ...

While three presidents died on July 4, only one president in history was born on Independence Day. That was Calvin Coolidge, the nation’s 30th chief executive.

On July 2, the delegates voted to approve a motion from Virginia to separate from England. ... Fittingly, Philadelphia hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777.

The annual Beach Haven Fourth of July Fireworks presented by @fantasyislandlbi and The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce will ...

While three presidents died on July 4, only one president in history was born on Independence Day. That was Calvin Coolidge, the nation’s 30th chief executive.