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Alumnus Albert Small spent a lifetime tracking down prints of the Declaration of Independence and the signatures of all who ...

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America. But some people argue that Aug. 2 should actually be America's birthday, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lauren Milliman peered through the display glass, admiring not just what the words on the parchment said, but also the way they ...

As the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence draws closer, a rededication of the gravesite of Thomas Heyward Jr. was held in Ridgeland, May 3, 2025. Heyward was one of South ...

The Declaration of Independence is the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776. The Declaration explained why the 13 colonies at ...

After spending years in storage, Louisville officials unveiled a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence to the public ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Many founding fathers were unable to sign the Declaration ...

The Berks County Liberty Bell was first rung 249 years ago. Its ringing on July 8, 1776, announced the birth of the United States of America, calling for local residents to gather for a reading of the ...

The Declaration of Independence is up for sale, but it will cost more than most of us can afford. Despite this, the edition ...

The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United ...