In Nevada, during my first Independence Day, we sat on the sidewalk, listened to drummers set the beat and watched the parade of ordinary citizens, veterans, Native Americans in traditional garb ...

Patriotic celebrations became more common nationwide after the War of 1812 — the first time the U.S. and Britain fought since the Revolutionary War. Independence Day is marked by fireworks shows ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte issued Independence Day messages Thursday, June 12, as the ...

Though true independence would not come until July 4, 1946, the June 12 declaration has become a historic and symbolic ...

Filipinos are celebrating the 127th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, Thursday, with parades and job fairs all over the ...