July 4th has arrived and millions of people plan to celebrate the nation's independence simply by having fun with family and friends. For many Americans, the festivities will most likely include ...

Looking for summer fun beyond your neighborhood cookout? From national parks to quaint towns to scenic beachfront destinations, the following locales are excellent spots for a July vacation. Travelers ...

Here is a look back at the history of Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the holiday. When did fireworks become popular for the Fourth of July? What is the history of the fireworks tradition? What ...

The Fourth of July is an annual federal holiday that celebrates the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That day, 247 years ago, there were ...

The document signed more than 200 years ago declaring the United States’ independence from Britain contained within it inherent contradictions. While the Declaration of Independence declared “that all ...