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 ...

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

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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 ...

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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.

US Independence Day is more than just a historical anniversary. It embodies the spirit of American freedom and the values of ...

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Fourth of July festivities continue following the parade with the Independence Day Extravaganza, a spectacular fireworks show ...

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.

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.