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A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the…

French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America…

NASA has released high-resolution satellite imagery that precisely maps the physical footprint of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, offering a stark, orbital p…

Organizers delayed National Mall entry for the July 4th celebration due to dangerous 107-degree heat forecasts. This safety measure aims to prevent heatstroke …

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Science has published a commentary by Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels highlighting th…

The Second Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. Its legacy can also be seen in the Congress we know today.

New York City is bracing for a very busy 4th of July weekend as World Cup matches mix with huge Independence Day celebrations for America's 250th anniversary a…

"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" were the "unalienable Rights" centered when the founders of the United States declared independence from Britain o…

The Supreme Court just placed once-independent agencies more firmly under presidential control. The court ruled in Trump v.

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve'…