Governing principles came in 1789 with the U.S. Constitution, which did not mention God. In 1791, states then ratified the ...

The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, laid the groundwork for American government and rights.

Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.

You might imagine the Declaration of Independence as a piece of parchment under glass, but in 1776, it was breaking news.

It doesn't matter what the founders intended in the Declaration of Independence, the Rev. Byron Williams argues. It's all in writing.

Suffice it to say, America is somewhat undereducated when it comes to civics, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Now is the time to change this ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Latinate term for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is “semiquincentennial,” which ...

The city celebrates its role in America's founding with exhibits, tours and historic sites as the nation turns 250 years old ...