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On the eve of our nation’s 249th birthday, a Gallup poll finds that only 58% of Americans feel “extremely” or “very” proud of their country. This is a new low in the 25 years Gallup has been asking ...

During the Civil Rights Movement, restaurants were vital for protesters and organizers to gather. Here are some of the most ...

The Fourth of July reminds us of how precious and dearly bought our freedoms are -- and why they’re worth protecting. So let ...

As Americans across the nation prepare to celebrate the 249th anniversary of their independence on July 4, 2025, the Fourth ...

"Th Declaration is the clearest indication of what our ideals are, what we are aiming for," said Cristofer Wiley, a social ...

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The US government is already preparing massive celebrations of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for next ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

It's worth revering not just the document itself, but the men of consequence who made American independence a reality.