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

Most know that the Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, but many don’t know ...

On the Fourth of July, contributing columnist Mike Vogel writes about what really matters, starting with the Bill of Rights ...

The Declaration of Independence wasn’t really complaining about King George, and 5 other surprising facts for July Fourth Story by Woody Holton Professor of History, University of South Carolina ...

And, you know what, King George? That is all worth celebrating with a round of fireworks on a hot and humid summer day on the Fourth of July. Joseph McAuley is an assistant editor at America .