On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The nation’s capital resided in Pennsylvania before Washington, D.C. However, just where in the state depends on the criteria ...

It is surmised that the engrosser was Timothy Matlock, an assistant to Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress.

The USA Independence Day in 2025, celebrated on July 4th, marks the 249th anniversary of the nation's declaration of ...

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course ...

The nation is preparing to celebrate its birthday Friday. July 4 is a federal holiday, meaning there will be various closures and schedule changes. The holiday commemorates July 4, 1776, when members ...

This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

From Montezuma’s fall to the discovery of the Higgs boson, this week in history spans Aztec tragedy, American independence, ...

From parades to concerts and fireworks, there will be lots of family-friendly activities to mark Independence Day on the ...