The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...

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

How the University of Iowa's Center for the Book played a major hand in protecting the United States' founding documents.

People gathered Tuesday at the Berks County Services Center to commemorate the first local reading of the document.

The power of the American ideal comes not from Americans being a “particular people” with a common heritage—an ethnically-rooted nation like others—but from its being different.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of America250FL, Florida's "official hub for the yearlong commemoration." ...

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy.

Presque Isle’s restored one-room schoolhouse hosted a fitting Fourth of July celebration: a reading of the Declaration of ...

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

White House message honors 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, noting historic importance and principles of ...

Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and ...

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