Broadside printing of the document commenced hours after it was approved. Copies were read aloud in town squares.

The Committee of Seventy’s annual essay contest asked students to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the ...

FSU's Institute for Governance and Civics is taking the community back in time with a reenactment of the Declaration of ...

They stood together in defiance of King George III. They're together still, buried below a monument honoring their courage.

As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded not only of the fireworks and festivities but also of the significant historical event that this day commemorates—the adoption of the ...

Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Some have obvious continuing relevance to such issues as ...

The effort of the government to spread opportunities for improvement of living standards is more important than many people ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, let me suggest that we all take the time to reread ...

The exhibition is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the signing of the historic document. Here's how ...

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced two ...

They launched a bold experiment to create a new nation where the government answered to the people, not the other way around. The experiment was built on a few core principles — human dignity, the ...

In between today's cookouts, pool parties and fireworks, it's important to remember Philadelphia's role in the birth of America. In the late 18th century, the city hosted the First and Second ...