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By this Declaration, Americans asserted their unwillingness to be serfs or vassals to an unaccountable ruler, but rather as ...

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Discover why the Declaration of Independence remains America's most vital document as we approach the nation's 250th ...

From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.

See how well you know the momentous moments of 1776 in Philadelphia as we begin the countdown to America's 250th anniversary.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that the United States was no ...