Category : News

Descendants of enslaved person who helped build White House speak to ABC News

ABC News and American Ancestors found the first confirmed living descendants of an enslaved individual who helped build the White House.

WATCH: Eagle-eye view of the Great American Fair

ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce is atop the 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel that is the centerpiece of the Great American Fair.

Over 842,000 without power across the country as US is blanketed by heatwave

As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 1 million outages being reported across multiple states.

WATCH: David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. David Muir is in the room where it all happened – and sees the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.

Almost 1 million without power across the country as US is blanketed by heatwave

As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 1 million outages being reported across multiple states.

WATCH: How fireworks light up skies across U.S. for 250 years

A look at how fireworks are created and used for celebrations across the United States for 250 years.

WATCH: Parties already set sail in Alaska for America's 250th

Guests sailing Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder began celebrating July 4th along the Alaskan coast.

Trump posts video of himself on Mount Rushmore ahead of remarks at the site

President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

WATCH: How Chicago kicks-off July 4th celebrations

A look at how Chicago is counting down to celebrate July 4th at the iconic Navy Pier.

WATCH: How Sin City Kicks-Off July 4th Parties

Cameron Mathison showcased how Las Vegas began celebrating July 4th.

White House says 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump

President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

WATCH: Liberty Lights' celebrates America's 250th through lasers, lights, music and dance

The celebration at the Statue of Liberty was produced by Monumental Tour and Auditoire with a performance by Michael Canitrot in close partnership with the consulate general of France in New York.

WATCH: Brandi Carlile performs 'America the Beautiful' at the Statue of Liberty

The Grammy-winning artist performed as part of the 'Disney Celebrates America' event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

WATCH: David Muir's rare access at highest point inside Statue of Liberty

Muir examined the history of this enduring hallmark to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary and climbed to where few visitors ever go: the statue’s torch.

Disney Celebrates America live updates: Rare look inside Statue of Liberty

ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."