The text says that governments are human constructions. The legitimacy of governments depends upon democratic consent, not ...

Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

On July 4​ we traditionally celebrate Independence Day​, which​ commemorates the voting by representatives of the Thirteen ...

“Today you reap the fruits of their success,” Douglass told his audience. “The freedom gained is yours, and you, therefore, ...

Can a year-long national celebration of American independence bolster those numbers and spur a renaissance in civic ...

America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark ...

As the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence loomed, Congress passed a bill that steals from the poor, hungry and sick to reward the wealthy, enslave generations to unsustainable ...

On July 5th, 1865, the United States Secret Service was formed as part of the Department of Treasury. It was originally ...

As America prepares to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – a document steeped in the ...

New citizens were naturalized at the Charlotte Museum on July 4th, continuing a tradition of celebrating American ...

As a reminder of the nation's foundational principles and ideals, a look back at the nation's Declaration of Independence ...