July 4 (UPI) --Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. This was the day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence explaining why the Founding Fathers wanted to ...

On July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the United States of America was born. The Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence, which declared America’s freedom from British rule and founded a new ...

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is recognized nationwide as a day of liberation — a day when Americans can celebrate their freedom during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday and spend the day embracing the U.S. spirit of barbecue and fireworks.

July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history lesson about the red, white and blue holiday. When is ...

Americans are about to celebrate the fight for independence from Great Britain, and few events in the history of the United States are as deeply ingrained in our culture as the Fourth of July. Parades, memorials, cookouts and fireworks all help celebrate ...

Sept. 16, 1810, Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. On Sept. 16, 2024, Mexicans in Chicago and around the world will celebrate ...

America will turn 248 years old this Independence Day, with all the fanfare you would expect — fireworks, cookouts, beach days, ceremonies and more. But sometimes reminders are needed, such as why do we all celebrate Independence Day July 4 every year?