The text says that governments are human constructions. The legitimacy of governments depends upon democratic consent, not ...

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

Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday ...

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with ...

Friday marks the Fourth of July. 249 years ago, the founders signed the Declaration of Independence, marking the foundation ...

Two of the Declaration’s signers died 50 years to the day (July 4, 1826) after the document was adopted. Both were presidents -- Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. They died within hours of each other.

As fireworks light up the night sky, let us remember that the truth is also a source of light. America's promise remains ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

These words remind us of the courage and vision of our forefathers, who risked everything to secure our independence from ...