Apr 10, 2026 · When is Independence Day in the United States? Independence Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated annually on July 4. It is often called the Fourth of July. It commemorates the …

Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing …

The Story of America This history series tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army …

Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes …

Feb 6, 2026 · The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of …

Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Independence Day …

Jul 3, 2015 · The Signers of the Declaration The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Most of the delegates to the Second Continental Congress signed the document on August 2, …

Apr 13, 2026 · In 1776, the Declaration of Independence Was Breaking News. Here’s How the Founding Document Reached the American Public A new book by historian Emily Sneff records the journeys of …

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of …

On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of American Independence.