For the first time, nine of the United States' founding documents have made it to Atlanta as part of the commemoration of ...

It’s one of the most iconic documents in American history—but few people have seen how it changed over time. A new exhibition ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - This week in history— Did you know there was a declaration written before the Declaration of Independence? And it was written by Thomas Jefferson. Written by Thomas ...

As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded not only of the fireworks and festivities but also of the significant historical event that this day commemorates—the adoption of the ...

As America’s Institution, the Smithsonian is honored and proud to celebrate 250 years of American history. For nearly 200 years, the Smithsonian has chronicled the nation’s achievements, contributed ...

More than two centuries after July 4, 1776, the men who signed the Declaration of Independence — especially John Hancock — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lauren Milliman peered through the display glass, admiring not just what the words on the parchment said, but also the way they ...

In between today's cookouts, pool parties and fireworks, it's important to remember Philadelphia's role in the birth of America. In the late 18th century, the city hosted the First and Second ...

They stood together in defiance of King George III. They're together still, buried below a monument honoring their courage.

A July 1776 broadside of the Declaration of Independence is on offer at Sotheby’s, where it is estimated at $2 to $4 million. It comes to auction less than four years after it sold at Christie’s for ...

It is known as the “Fair Copy” of the Declaration of Independence — a rare, early, unedited version of the nation’s founding ...

Introduction -- The world in the Declaration of independence -- The Declaration of independence in the world -- A world of declarations -- Conclusion -- Declarations of independence, 1776-1993 -- ...