While Americans celebrate July 4 as the nation’s birthday, another summer day in 1776 marked one of the boldest acts of the ...

Five Massachusetts patriots signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. Here's who they are, and how to visit their gravesites.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RD.com, Getty Images (3) (RD.com, Getty Images (3)) This summer marks the 250th birthday of the United States, and we’ll soon be ...

Americans can now co-sign a reboot of the Declaration of Independence to honor the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

As America nears its 250th birthday, relatives of the state's five Declaration signers grapple with pride, slavery's legacy, and what their ancestors' sacrifices mean today.

Two Rhode Island patriots signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. Here's who they are, and how to visit their ...

Contrary to popular belief, July 4, 1776, was neither the day the Declaration of Independence was signed by all its delegates nor the day the Continental Congress voted to break away from Britain.

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From secret messages to the Liberty Bell, some of what you might believe about July 4, 1776 and the Declaration of Independence may be entirely incorrect.

The Declaration of Independence provides the moral principles that define our Constitution and natural rights.

It still continues because the flame of liberty and independence still burns in the heart of every American patriot.” With that in mind, it’s worth looking at the Declaration of Independence, signed ...

Well, we made it! Happy birthday USA, 250 years in the making! This seemed like a perfect time to have a story that is truly Pennsylvania-based, one that highlights origin stories of the oldest towns ...