"... appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do in the Name & by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish & declare, That these United Colonies are, & Right ought to be Free & Independent States". #USA250

This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms we hold dear, and the brave men and women who protect them. To all our service members, veterans, first responders, and their families: thank you for answering the call. 🇺🇸 From all of us at the Gary Sinise Foundation, have a

"... among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness -- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." #IndependenceDay #USA250

Available at CSPAN. Fine speeches by Ken Burns & Carly Fiorina. Kudos to Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration for the event, Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty or give me death!" c-span.org/program/americ…

Celebrate Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’s birthday #275 on 7/25 with our friends at the Knox Museum (knoxmuseum.org) in Thomaston, ME this weekend & enjoy learning about the #ContinentalArmy with the ARI’s #RevWar traveling trunks!

Celebrate 250 years of the USA—Arizona style! 🇺🇸 Grab the America250AZ Passport, visit epic landmarks, check in & score prizes. 25+ spots (with more coming)! Sign up: bit.ly/471W0bp

#OnThisDay in 1805, French historian Alexis de Tocqueville is born in Paris. He is most well-known for authoring “Democracy in America.” Learn more about his writings with #AmericasTownHall: ow.ly/Thkt50WrAFh

I was not even a thought when America celebrated the bicentennial in 1976, but from what I’ve read, seen, and heard from those around me, it was a big deal. There was merchandising everywhere, in every possible way. Homeware, paper goods, toys—even Captain America had a

#ICYMI Today's "this day in history" story about the Stamp Act and the resulting revolt in Boston. “Such and so universal has been the Resentment of the People,” John Adams wrote, “that every Man who has dared to speak in favour of the Stamps, or to soften the detestation in

Facing 30,000 of General Howe's men in New York, General Washington issued the following order. Unbeknownst to him, on the same day in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress was proclaiming the very freedom Washington championed. #USA250 Mount Vernon

Happy #NationalDogDay. Meet Guerriere, the terrier who “served” aboard USS CONSTITUTION in 1814–15. He hauled lines, ran to quarters with the crew, and even alerted officers to a frigate on the horizon before the lookout. #OldIronsides #USNavy #Navy250 #MaritimeHistory #Boston

This week in history: USS CONSTITUTION was named a Symbolic Flagship of the U.S. Fleet in 1940. Today, the ship also holds the distinction as America's Ship of State. 🇺🇸 ⚓ Credit: Courtesy U.S. Navy #Navy250 #USNavy #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #OldIronsides #Boston

Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention sign the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard what Benjamin Franklin did immediately afterwards? /1 of X #storytime 🧵👇

The John Adams Memorial Foundation Book Club is pleased to present its inaugural meeting with a virtual discuss of "The Unexpected Abigail Adams." September 30 at 7pm ET. Register below.

On this day in 1780, a group of Patriots crosses the Pee Dee River and camps in the swamps of eastern South Carolina. They’d just routed a group of Loyalists at the Battle of Black Mingo Creek. Would you believe it was the Swamp Fox’s third victory since mid-August?! He won

Admiral Daryl Caudle Celebrates Navy’s 250th Birthday in Philadelphia Admiral Daryl Caudle joined Sailors, veterans, and guests in Philadelphia to celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday at the Navy 250 Gala.

250 years ago, a Navy was born - forged in the fight for freedom, built to defend a nation, and ready to meet every challenge since. ⚓️ From wooden ships to nuclear carriers, from signal flags to satellites - the U.S. Navy stands ready on every horizon. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan USNavyCNO

From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli ... Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marines. Often imitated, never duplicated. #USA250

Today is January 4, 2026. Six months from today it will be July 4, 2026. That day may we all wish each other Happy Independence Day, rather than Happy 4th. That day is not just another number on a calendar. #USA250

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of