As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our historical memory naturally favors the loudest, most ...

Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Historian Andrew Davenport arrived at Monticello with an extraordinary ...

The main objectives of the Declaration of Independence were to announce a cause of action and formally justify the Continental Congress’s July 2, 1776, decision to separate from Great Britain. The ...

In 2024, Boyle introduced legislation to hold a commemorative joint session of Congress at Independence National Historical ...

You might imagine the Declaration of Independence as a piece of parchment under glass, but in 1776, it was breaking news.

When Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence, he had an exceedingly difficult task ahead of him. The 33-year-old planter, who had left law practice just before Britain’s ...

Philadelphia honors the Declaration of Independence with an exhibit showcasing rare artifacts and historical insights as the nation nears its 250th anniversary.

Suffice it to say, America is somewhat undereducated when it comes to civics, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Now is the time to change this ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Latinate term for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is “semiquincentennial,” which ...