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, …
History of the Fourth of July ‑ Brief History, Early Celebrations ...
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...
Independence Day | History, Meaning, & Date | Britannica
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.
What Is the 4th of July? Meaning, History and Celebrations 2024
WEBJun 23, 2021 · What is the 4th of July? More than just a day off in the U.S., it's a day of celebration. Use this guide to brush up on July 4th history.
What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions
WEBJul 2, 2023 · Here are five things to know about the Fourth of July, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4? What you …
WEBJun 29, 2021 · What do we celebrate on July 4? July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Independence Day summary | Britannica
WEBIndependence Day, or Fourth of July, Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). It is the greatest secular holiday in the country. Celebrating the day …
The history behind Fourth of July traditions on US Independence …
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...
America declared independence on July 2—so why is the 4th a …
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...
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WEBIndependence Day, also called Fourth of July, commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of 13 North American colonies from Great Britain.