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 ...

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.

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course ...

Dr. Michael Gunther, a local history professor, joined Good Day Atlanta on July 2 to explain why some people say Independence ...

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