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WEBAug 29, 2024 · The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain.
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WEBJun 23, 2021 · Why do we celebrate it each year? Well, don’t worry—we’re breaking it down for you with this 4th of July guide. Read on to learn why we observe Independence Day and what you can do to...
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WEBJul 2, 2023 · Presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden have celebrated the nation’s birth on the Fourth of July, with one exception: Adams. His letter to his wife aside, Adams refused to celebrate the...
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WEBDec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the...
Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia
WEBIndependence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, …
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WEBJun 29, 2021 · USA TODAY. Americans across the country are set to celebrate July 4 this weekend with parades, barbeques and red, white and blue gear. In the nation’s capital, President Joe Biden is set to...
History of the Fourth of July | Independence Day | Britannica
WEBThe Fourth of July is an annual celebration in the United States. It is also called Independence Day because it marks the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. What is the Declaration of Independence? The Continental Congress was a group that represented 13 …
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WEBJul 3, 2023 · Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental...
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WEBJun 13, 2024 · Each year on the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, U.S. citizens celebrate this historic event. Which country did we declare our independence from? The colonies, the populations of...
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WEBJul 2, 2020 · The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In this historic document, the delegates laid out the reasons why the American colonies wished to sever...