Independence Day
Fireworks light up the sky on the 4th of July [video]
Every year on July 4, communities across the U.S. gather to watch patriotic-themed fireworks in celebration of Independence Day.
Military members deployed abroad celebrate Independence Day
As American families gather for fireworks and celebrate the U.S. Independence Day, U.S. military personnel deployed overseas celebrate in different ways.
The birth, and endless reinvention, of American democracy
A new exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington uses artifacts and historical treasures to examine the evolution of American democracy.
Becoming a U.S. citizen on July 4
Immigrants from around the world will be sworn in as naturalized U.S. citizens just as the United States celebrates its birthday on the Fourth of July.
The 4th of July in pictures: The USA’s biggest birthday party
What's a holiday everyone can celebrate? In the U.S., one is Independence Day, celebrated each July 4th complete with food and fireworks.
Free poster for the 4th of July
The U.S. marks its Independence Day on July 4, the day in 1776 when founding fathers approved the Declaration of Independence. Check out this poster.
The next star? Tourist sings national anthem at Lincoln Memorial. [video]
Would you take a dare to sing in public? A tourist visiting the Lincoln Memorial in Washington did, and the video is going viral.