The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. It validates the freedom of 13 North American British colonies ...

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political ...

July 4, 1776 wasn't when the Declaration was signed, despite what the ending of "1776" would have you believe.

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.