How the Declaration of Independence spread across the American colonies and Europe, as told in historian Emily Sneff's new ...

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its birth, the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the document that put ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, the Continental Congress appointed a Committee of Five to propose a declaration explaining why the colonies were breaking from Great Britain: John Adams of ...

Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding ...

The most powerful messages inspire belief for generations. We still remember “we hold these truths to be self-evident” and “the consent of the governed.” ...

Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display ...

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...

In 1776, visions of liberty and justice were fraught with compromise, conflict and contradiction. Today, the founders’ words ...

Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of his clemency board who spoke publicly about the board’s recommendation against ...

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their ...

The Declaration was written by imperfect men. However, the message of freedom has endured and inspired others around the ...

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