The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth ...

Since that day, July 4, 1776 has been considered America’s “birthday,” making ... during the July Fourth celebration that year. A Birth On Independence Day: Calvin Coolidge, the 30th ...

Thomas Paine, one of America’s greatest advocates, was a vocal and ardent supporter of the American Revolution. It is estimated that two of his pamphlets, Common Sense and The American Crisis—which ...