On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

Can you hear a sound in the distance? Could it be 4th of July quotes, or does it sound like ... freedom? That's the sound Americans hear ringing all around them as the Fourth of July approaches!

What about you? As you enjoy the Fourth of July, we hope you’ll remember to celebrate what July 4 represents – honoring those who declared, and fought for, our freedom and those who have ...

The 44th annual edition of A Capitol Fourth hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro was broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2024. Travel records are projected to fall with people ...

For those looking for all-American Fourth of July activities complete with waving flags and lots of red, white and blue, we've compiled a list of cities throughout the U.S. that will be ...

“July Fourth is always going to be a day of mixed emotion,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said. “We come forth today hoping we as a community can remember and honor the lives lost.” The holiday ...

July 2-4, 1856: It was to be an Independence Day to remember. Settlers of the region’s newest community, Hutchinson, were making plans to go to Glencoe on the Fourth of July. There was to be a ...