The population of the United States has grown almost 123 times since the first federal census was conducted after the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In 1780, the ...

July 4 (UPI) --Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. This was the day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...

WASHINGTON (WHSV) - Nearly 250 years ago on Sept. 9, 1776, the Continental Congress gave the United States its name. The United States of America, as it’s called today, had only been known up to that ...

Flags wave, grills fire up and fireworks light the night sky — the Fourth of July is here, bringing with it all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer’s biggest celebration. From backyard barbecues ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

The United States of America celebrates its' birthday on Independence Day or Fourth of July. So, how old is America this year — 2025? The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July 4, ...

As we enter the summer we reflect and celebrate the deep legacy we are entrusted to uphold. In the span of just a few weeks, we commemorate three powerful observances: the 250th Birthday of the United ...

Henrietta, N.Y. — While many communities gather to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, some groups called on neighbors to come together in a time of uncertainty. "We knew that some folks' spirits ...