The 50-year anniversaries of America’s birth have often coincided with moments of profound social and political change.

Fresno, California has displayed 1,000 American flags along its streets to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of ...

As we celebrate Independence Day, let's focus not just on fireworks, but on the words that launched a revolution. The Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776, was more than a break from British ...

Times readers can again expect to find a full-page transcription of the Declaration of Independence in the newspaper this Fourth of July. By David W. Dunlap See more of our coverage in your search ...

Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff, Monday in recognition of Memorial Day.

In the colonial era, such a concept of civic friendship and equality was inherent in the practice of local representation.