Since 1777, the United States has celebrated Independence Day on July 4, signifying the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Congress passed legislation on June 28, 1870, ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...

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 Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While many Americans ...

Founding Father John Adams once wrote that American independence should be celebrated with "illuminations from one end of this continent to the other" Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

While there aren't many holidays in July, here's what people can expect during the month.