How old is America in 2025? Here's what to know about United States Independence Day and the meaning behind Fourth of July.

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

The 249th anniversary of US Independence Day. Learn its significance, what's open/closed, and look ahead to 2026's 250th.

On July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the United States of America was born. The Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence, which declared ...

Political and biblical inheritance are far more responsible for the modern-day United States than revolution, liberal ...

Test your knowledge of American history and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s ...

As the last fireworks went silent on Independence Day 2025, the countdown began for a truly monumental anniversary: Next year ...

The US Independence Day celebration at Shangri-La The Fort was a spectacular gala of elegance and unity, attended by guests — ...

More than 16,000 visitors came to Camp Zama June 28 to join the festivities during the installation’s Independence Day ...

Thousands of people, including military personnel and families, gathered at the U.S. Army’s home in the Caribbean, July 5 ...

As the nation’s capital prepares to celebrate 247 years of the country’s independence, smaller US towns are celebrating their own traditions that bring their communities together.