Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies ...

Skipping the cookout this 4th of July? Celebrate America's birthday at these restaurants that are open on Independence Day. Happy birthday, America! These are the best 4th of July fireworks ...

click image for close-up Over a period of a decade, artist John Lewis Krimmel painted a number of scenes that chronicled the changing composition of Philadelphia's Independence Day celebrants.

Happy 4th of July! Get Reader’s Digest’s Read ... Don't be surprised if you see people snapping American flag photos on Independence Day too. Many Americans plan getaways to celebrate ...