How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.

Though John Adams was old and ill when he died, the curious timing of his demise sparked countless unusual theories.

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The promise of America, July Fourth, Independence Day, is not only in the fireworks, cookouts and family bonding that we all ...

Have you forgotten your history lesson about why we set off fireworks on July 4th? It’s not too late to learn about this ...

The 13 British colonies that would become the first of the United States — Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, ...

Back on July 4, 1776, the founding fathers took their celebration to the sea rather than land.

John Jay doesn't generate the hype of most of America's Founding Fathers, but he was quite an accomplished patriot.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain ...

L ast Friday, I received a message from James E. Ryan, president of the University of Virginia. At first, I thought it would ...

As Independence Day approaches, it’s worth remembering that America’s Founding Fathers weren’t just fiery revolutionaries — ...