On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their ... Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and ...

This year, that Independence Day display will be delayed by more than ... "I just think it's breaking the American tradition on July 4. I don't really think there's anything special in August ...

With July 4 being a national holiday, and with all the local celebrations taking place, there are certain places that will be closed for business that day. Here's a list of what's open and closed.

The echoes of independence would continue to be heard throughout the lives of both Adams and Jefferson, until their deaths on the same day, July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration.

"The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro ... why am I called upon to speak here to-day? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of ...