July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The … See more

Some Americans began celebrating July 4 the year after the Declaration of Independence was … See more

The Declaration of Independence was penned by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson and four other members of the Second Continental Congress, including Adams, Be… See more

At the first July 4 celebration in Philadelphia in 1777, Americans fired a cannon 13 timesin honor of the original 13 colonies. Thirteen fireworks were also fired in the city a… See more

In 2021, many Americans will both celebrate July 4 and commemorate being able to gather safely after receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control an… See more