Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies ...

The Fourth of July brings to mind the drumbeat of parades, the boom and burst of fireworks, hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill, patriotic colors waving from front porches and Main ...

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 ...

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American ...

Thousands gather at Hart Park in Wauwatosa every year to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. This year, that Independence Day display will ... 12 News they're not happy with the decision ...

The survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens, and July 4th becomes the day humanity will fight for its freedom. July 4th is their Independence Day ...

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died within hours of each other on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was 83 and Adams was 90.

Skipping the cookout this 4th of July? Celebrate America's birthday at these restaurants that are open on Independence Day. Happy birthday, America! These are the best 4th of July fireworks ...

One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4. The celebration of American Independence Day has ...