Since the Fourth of July, (which I call Independence Day) is one of my favorite holidays, I was surprised to discover that many people don’t realize it’s considered America’s birthday.

For Korean American immigrant Brian Jon of Tenafly, New Jersey, celebrating Korean Independence Day recognizes the histories that have contributed to shaping the United States of America.

some might also reflect more deeply upon the significance of the holiday’s alternate Independence Day moniker and the nation's founding principles. The United States of America's Declaration of ...

and Costa Rica signed the Act of Independence of Central America, declaring themselves independent countries from the Spanish Crown. These countries commemorate the day with different traditional ...

was the battle cry in America’s 13 Colonies ... The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first ...