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 ...

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted ... Wearing the colors of the American flag is another Fourth of July ...

Happy birthday America! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, to picnics, parades, and fireworks, take a patriotic tour through the collections and reflect upon the ...

The Fourth of July holiday remembers the day in 1776 the 13 American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming citizens' right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

A pretty flag cake is an easy 4th of July project to do as a family ... Read from parts of the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776, and if their curiosity is sparked, you might ...

From the first roll of a snare drum to the Liberty Bell sounding the final signature on the Declaration, the Marriott Theatre ...

Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated the Fourth of July by waving a flag while riding an electric surfboard. In a video posted on his social media, Zuckerberg can be seen gliding through the ...

When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 ... stops on July 4. The celebration of American Independence Day has never been small, subdued, or quiet. Here’s why the Fourth of ...