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The U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
Arts & Entertainment
The U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
By Emily SteinbergerJuly 4, 2025
What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
Retail
What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2025
American flag
Politics
The history of Betsy Ross and the American flag: Legend outweighs fact as there’s just no trace of it before the Civil War
By Hillel Italie and The Associated PressJuly 4, 2023
The American Dream is alive–but doubts loom this 4th of July
Commentary
The American Dream is alive–but doubts loom this 4th of July
By Gonzalo SchwarzJuly 4, 2023
Patriotism is a crucial ingredient for progress. Here’s why
Commentary
Patriotism is a crucial ingredient for progress. Here’s why
By Clay RoutledgeJuly 4, 2022
A sparkler in front of the American flag.
Retail
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2022
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2022
People waiting in line at the airport.
Lifestyle
Traveling for July 4? Brace yourself for big crowds, delays
By Chris MorrisJune 29, 2022
101 Great Things About America (2020 Edition)
Features
101 Great Things About America (2020 Edition)
By Andrew Nusca and Fortune StaffJuly 4, 2020
July 4th American Flag
Retail
What Is Open (and Closed) on July 4th? Stores, Mail, Banks
By Chris MorrisJuly 3, 2019
Traveling for July 4th? Get to the Airport Early
Travel & Leisure
Traveling for July 4th? Get to the Airport Early
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2019
4th July, cheeseburgers & background American flag
Retail
What Is Open and Closed on July 4th — From Stores to Stock Markets
By Renae ReintsJuly 3, 2018
The fireworks can shoot flames out of their horns and tails.
Fireworks Resembling ‘My Little Pony’ Toys Are Being Sold in North Carolina
By Jonathan SperlingJuly 3, 2018
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook Interview
Leadership
Tim Cook Reminds Americans That They Are ‘Descended from Immigrants’ in Fourth of July Tweet
By Kevin LuiJuly 5, 2017
5 Lessons Trump’s America Can Learn From 1776
Commentary
5 Lessons Trump’s America Can Learn From 1776
By J. Paul PopeJuly 4, 2017
Inside A U.S. Naturalization Ceremony As Hawaii Makes Case For Travel Ban Halt
Health
The 4th of July Is the Deadliest Holiday in America
By Sy MukherjeeJune 30, 2017
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