Big companies are taking a restrained approach to the 250th.

Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more…

Barefoot on the wooded shore of Alabama’s Lake Martin, 9-year-old Edward tipped back his head, mouth agape with awe, as fireworks exploded overhead, their echoes reverberating…

The White House’s Freedom 250 wrested control of a patriotic logo—and spread it everywhere.

Big companies are taking a restrained approach to the 250th.