How many of these Declaration of Independence facts do you know? As the 4th of July nears, Americans may be curious about the interesting history and trivia surrounding the holiday. Many people ...

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As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, spend 2025 visiting these 12 Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey.

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Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...