The original printing is just one of 26 known remaining copies, and one of three located west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Almost two centuries ago, dozens of Texans gathered in the town of Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign Texas’ Declaration of ...

The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, dissolving political ties with Great Britain. The Declaration outlines the philosophy that governments derive their power from the consent ...

The University of Virginia will begin its celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday by sharing an original copy of the Declaration of Independence – a document found in an Albany, New York attic in ...

The stamp honors the Irish connection to the historic Declaration of Independence document ...

The Heart of America Library in Rugby is one of six communities across the U.S. with a replica of the Declaration of Independence, in celebration of America's 250th birthday.

About 2,000 people waited in line at the University of Virginia Monday to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday by viewing an ...

America’s 250th anniversary arrives at a time of deep political divisions and, in some quarters, heightened anxiety over whether representative government in the world’s oldest democracy can be ...

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 ...

A stamp has been issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence and a unique Irish connection to the document.

Soon, another Fourth of July will be upon us. What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July? Of course, it’s America’s birthday---dating back to 1776. That’s when 56 men agreed by voice vote for the ...

Almost two centuries ago, dozens of Texans gathered in the town of Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign Texas’ Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Today, the site is investing in becoming a ...