Friday is the Fourth of July. What will you celebrate? Freedom from the English monarchy? To me, the Fourth is about freedom, period. When the Founders signed the Declaration of Independence, they put ...

Whether you're looking for a heavy dive into our nation's history, or simply a romp that takes place on Fourth of July ...

When Thomas Jefferson and James Madison made an early-summer tour of the Northeast, they became closer friends while seeking ...

A Summer Reading List for America’s 250th Anniversary. On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the ...

President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to deliver a “spectacular” yearlong birthday party to mark 250 years of American independence. On Thursday, he will be in the U.S.

So Parliament took a new approach. It passed laws—the Sugar Act and Stamp Act— to raise revenue directly, bypassing the ...

The following text is a transcription of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments ...