“An expression of the American mind," according to Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence was approved on the evening of 4 July 1776 following three days of debate amongst the Continental ...

While July 4, 1776, holds significant historical importance in American history, for the people of Lahaina and the Hawaiian Islands, it was a day like any other in their traditional, island-based ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their ... a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. Related: The History of the Fourth of July In a June 7 session in the ...

“This rare printing of the Declaration of Independence is a cornerstone of American history, offering a glimpse ... adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776, the manuscript was sent to the ...