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Russia Delivers Loaded Independence Day Greeting to US
Sergey Lavrov sent an Independence Day message to Marco Rubio, as Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on July 4.
On this day: 10 UPI Independence Day headlines that made history
Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. But do you remember these other ...
A good day to remember the words in our Declaration of Independence (Letters)
By this Declaration, Americans asserted their unwillingness to be serfs or vassals to an unaccountable ruler, but rather as ...
Independence Day Reminds Us You Can Be American by Choice
Independence Day reminds us that the United States still offers freedom, liberty, and opportunity to those who choose to come ...
CNN’s Independence Day Quiz: How well do you know your American history?
Test your knowledge of American history and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s ...
Ken Burns on how the American Revolution "turned the world upside down"
Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...
69 Percent of Americans Say American Dream Is Not Dead
Americans are increasingly optimistic about their ability to attain the American Dream, according to a new survey.
Maddow Blog | As Independence Day nears, poll shows American pride falling in Trump's second term
Four months ago, Donald Trump delivered the first national address of his second term, speaking to a joint session of ...
On This Day: America declares independence from Britain
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...
July 4th, American Independence Day: What Stores Are Open And Closed Across US? Check List
As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day on July 4, many stores like Aldi, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger will be ...
How a rare copy of Declaration of Independence ended up in a Michigan museum
The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...