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

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 ...

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.

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 ...