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.

The United States of America will celebrate its 248th Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Why is July 4 celebrated? July 4th marks the annual celebration of Independence Day in the United States ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Now, 189 years later, Dairy Queen is helping celebrate Texas Independence Day with a Texas-sized deal. The beloved fast food chain is dropping the price of a Texas burger on March 2. On Sunday ...