This Day in History: 07/04/1776 - U.S. Declares Independence

In This Day in History video clip: In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.

1:00m watch

Related Videos

Route 66: 101—Andy Payne Crosses America

Battling illness, dirt roads and a blinding sandstorm, Andy Payne pushes deeper into the Bunion Derby, while promoter C.C. Pyle’s schemes threaten to derail the race entirely.

The Secret World War II Plan That Used Astrology

When conventional tactics fail, governments have been known to test the boundaries of reality. During the darkest days of World War II, Britain turned to an astrologer who claimed he could alter the course of the war using the power of the stars.

Mahatma Gandhi

Historian Yohuru Williams gives a brief recap of the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

Preview: 102 Minutes Inside the Towers

See what’s to come in the new documentary special, 102 Minutes Inside the Towers, premiering Fri., Sept. 11 at 8/7c and streaming the next day.

This Day in History: 07/04/1776 - U.S. Declares Independence | HISTORY