On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours.

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It's the 249th birthday of the United States. And as Americans begin to prepare for our nation's grand semiquincentennial ...

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with plans to deport eight convicted criminals to ...

The population of the United States has grown almost 123 times since the first federal census was conducted after the ...

On the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, 28 people from 19 countries sat on stage of the Wolf Lake Pavilion in Hammond.

Test your knowledge of American history and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s ...

Discover 10 surprising facts about US Independence Day on July 4th, from historical events to the traditions celebrated ...

The 249th anniversary of US Independence Day. Learn its significance, what's open/closed, and look ahead to 2026's 250th.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that the United States was no ...

July 4 is celebrated as a federal holiday across the United States, which means that all non-essential federal government ...