On this day: The Second Continental Congress moves closer to a declaration of independence

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions ...
WHDH

Declaration of Independence exhibit opens at Massachusetts Historical Society

BOSTON (WHDH) - A new exhibit opened on Friday at the Massachusetts Historical Society featuring documents from the United States’ founding, called, “1776: Declaring Independence.” Among the documents ...
Yahoo

Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The committee assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence, from left: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, ...
Wyoming Tribune EagleOpinion

Otis, Paine and Adams: Surging momentum toward July 4, 1776

Americans’ deep interest in our nation’s history, supercharged by the fast-approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration ...
The Hill

Ken Burns’ new series offers a chance to reflect on the contributions of John Adams

Ken Burns has done it again. This time, the gifted filmmaker is bringing the American Revolution to the public’s attention. While we prepare to relive our birth moment over six evenings of television, ...
Washington Examiner

DC needs a memorial to John Adams

This Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which ignited the American Revolution. And, since this single day also marks the beginning of the military path that ...