How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.

Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

Delegates to the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July in 1776, issued a remarkable document, proclaiming the thirteen colonies in America to be free from ...

Delegates to the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July in 1776, issued a remarkable document, proclaiming the 13 colonies in America to be free from ...

As America begins its 250th year, it is fitting to draw attention to the great people and ideas that made it possible. Neither the Declaration of Independence of 1776 nor the Constitution of 1787 ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - On this day, July 4, 249 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by this country’s ...

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

Understandably, after almost 250 years, the legislature is tired of being a coequal branch of government and wants to take a ...

Have you forgotten your history lesson about why we set off fireworks on July 4th? It’s not too late to learn about this ...

We can’t just sit on our hands and simply take advantage of our nation’s many blessings, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

A knowledgeable, committed and vigilant electorate is what ensures that the freedom we love will be passed on to posterity.

As the U.S. celebrates 249 years of independence, we reflect on the milestones that shaped its democracy—an enduring ...