Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

New details about Najee Harris' eye injury were revealed, and he will report to Chargers training camp on Thursday.

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in ...

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The Fourth of July wasn’t made a federal holiday until 1870. Even though Fourth of July celebrations have occurred for many years, it wasn’t made an unpaid federal holiday until 1870.

Here are our suggestions for the perfect playlist at this year's Fourth of July kickbacks. 'The Star-Spangled Banner' For sentimental types who want to play this classic at least once, there are ...