Thomas Paine’s arguments in “Common Sense” changed the course of American history, Ameritas College Huntington’s Frederic J.

The author of ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,’ says, ‘Maybe reflecting on the Declaration of Independence and the values ...

It was 249 years ago, in 1776, that 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence. In recent years many of the men who became known as the Founding Fathers have come under disrepute ...

Today is July 4, and we appropriately celebrate the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is best known for its ringing affirmation of the rights to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with their President, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind ...

In the Declaration of Independence, a band of Americans demanded a meaningful say in decisions that affect their lives. As we get ready to mark July 4, and as democracy faces its most serious threats ...

The 13 American colonies embraced government 'of laws, not of men,' and they strove to limit the power of future presidents.

America 250 celebration with Morgan Magnuson, colonial reenactor. When: 10 a.m. Friday, then every third Friday of 2026.

There are dates when it is possible to pinpoint when the world changed: ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...