In essence, Juneteenth is a second Independence Day. After 2½ bloody years of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebellious states.

Whether you're a native Texan or just passing through, here's a list of very stereotypical things to do on Texas Independence ...

Happy US Independence Day: The special day of the Fourth of July is celebrated with huge joy and fervour in America, as it marks the US Independence in 1776. From parades to public rallies to mega ...

an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the ...

In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William McKinley signed legislation establishing Mount ...

Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...