July 4th, 1776, marks the united states' separation from British rule and the birth of the nation as an independent country.

West Des Moines Community Band Concert, Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Parkway 7 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Enjoy the ...

President Donald Trump said letters will now go out on Monday to 12 countries with a final "take it or leave it" offer on ...

President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary into a celebration of ...

First lady Melania Trump appeared to mimic her husband's iconic 'Trump dance' on the White House balcony on Friday evening from which the couple watched an Independence Day fireworks display over the ...

We should think about our democracy with great hope and determination. At the same time, we should recognize that our democracy is facing significant challenges — protests, political violence, ...

In 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League, joining the Cleveland Indians 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the sport's color barrier with the ...

President Donald Trump has signed his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic ...

Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are July 4th traditions that get people out of their homes to line streets for parades, ...

A look back at how Cape Girardeau’s Fourth of July celebrations have changed since the 1880s, from picnics and parades to ...

Every baseball fan in America probably has memories of summertime Fourth of July baseball moments in their life. Whether they’re of watching a ballgame on the holiday, playing a game or just playing ...

The annual event is a way for families and friends to reflect on the nation’s journey, honoring nearly two and a half ...