W hen America’s Founders wrote the declaration that gave birth to the new nation, they began by saying that “a decent respect ...

As America marks 250 years since the Declaration, Jefferson’s words have taken on an aura of moral clarity about equality, ...

The Anchorage School District in Alaska added a disclaimer to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, stating it ...

In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British — a ...

Declaration of Independence was signed. The Museum of the American Revolution is gearing up for the celebration.

This week the nation’s premier museum on the American Revolution in Philadelphia unveiled its landmark exhibition Declaration’s Journey, tracing how America’s founding text traveled — physically and ...

Imprisoned by the British for his role in the revolution, Stockton signed an oath of allegiance to King George III to secure his freedom.

“Hurt people hurt people,” and, as Mark Twain reminded us, history doesn’t repeat itself — it rhymes. These truths feel ...

South Carolina State Fair visitors got the chance to sign a replica of the Declaration of Independence, nearly 250 years ...

Are you gearing up for next summer’s semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary — of our nation’s birth? You should be. So, too, especially, should teachers and students during the new school year ...

Marlborough is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a tribute to Williams Tavern.

As three branches celebrate 250 years, Americans veterans are using this important benchmark to honor the military's role and ...