America’s 250th anniversary arrives at a time of deep political divisions and, in some quarters, heightened anxiety over ...

After spending years in storage, Louisville officials unveiled a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence to the public ...

At the height of the American Revolution, the Patriots were ready to separate themselves from British government.

The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, dissolving political ties with Great Britain. The Declaration outlines the philosophy that governments derive their power from the consent ...

There is no time when the Declaration of Independence‘s true meaning is not worthy of deep reflection. But certainly this Independence Day, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrating the 250th ...

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach that July 4, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, has spiritual as well as historical and political ...

The Boston Public Library houses an extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents, including treasured copies of the Declaration of Independence. Central to this collection are several July ...

A July 1776 broadside of the Declaration of Independence is on offer at Sotheby’s, where it is estimated at $2 to $4 million. It comes to auction less than four years after it sold at Christie’s for ...

The Maine Historical Society is planning a statewide tour of the declaration to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

Editor’s note: Jim McClure will read the Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. July 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market St., York. This is part of the annual Daughters of the American ...

The American Revolution reached a new phase when the war came to the sea. By authorizing privateers and embracing maritime ...