Among its reasons for revolution, the Declaration of Independence cites many grievances against King George III and British ...

The United States' Declaration of Independence from England is basically just a litany of accusations against the king. There was never a proper trial, with lawyers representing the king to give ...

the Declaration effectively became a Declaration of Unity and shared injury by the United States as much as it was a Declaration of Independence. The carefully crafted language touches what are ...

Mecklenburg, North Carolina, is celebrating its own Declaration of Independence claiming it was signed a year before all the American colonies split from British rule.

James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined ...

Discussions of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence resulted in some ... a national holiday to commemorate the day the United States laid down its claim to be a free and independent nation.

May 10 and 11 hold a significant place in history, marked by events that have shaped nations, influenced cultures, and ...

The principle of “checks and balances” is rooted in the Constitution’s design of a national government with three distinct, coequal branches.

In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — a bold and revolutionary document that gave birth to a nation. Across the country, plans are ...