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Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia

Fireworks displays, such as these over the Washington Monument in 1986, take place annually across the United States on July 4th, known as Independence Day.

Fourth of July – Independence Day

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941.

Independence Day | History, Meaning, & Date | Britannica

The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the ...

This is how Americans celebrate the 4th of July - EF Education First

This is how Americans celebrate the 4th of July · The history · Red, white, and blue · Parades and block parties · Outdoor concerts and performing arts.

The Earliest July 4 Celebrations | George Washington's Mount Vernon

While many parades, bonfires, and the firing of muskets and cannons greeted the document's public readings on July 8 of that year, the first organized July 4 ...

History of Independence Day | A Capitol Fourth - PBS

Bonfires and Illuminations ... On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia's Independence Square to the ringing of ...

INDEPENDENCE DAY | July 4 - National Day Calendar

Each year on July 4, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on ...

Celebrating July 4th | Military.com

On the fourth of July, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United ...

History of Independence Day - Washington, DC, Fourth of July ...

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Most of the delegates to the Second Continental Congress signed the document on August 2, 1776. By ...

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Everything to know about ...

July 4 marks the anniversary of when Congress, comprised of delegates from the United States' original 13 colonies, signed the Declaration of ...

Independence Day - National Geographic Kids

Also called the Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence ...

Today in History - July 4 | Library of Congress

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation ...

The 4th of July: A Celebration of Freedom and an Opportunity for ...

The 4th of July is not merely a holiday; it is a symbol of America's independence, freedom, and the democratic values that are the foundation of ...

The Story of the Fourth of July - Constitution Facts

We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence ...

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Everything to know about ...

Why does America celebrate the Fourth of July? The easy answer is that July 4 is celebrated because that's the day in 1776 when the country ...

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? What to know - NBC Chicago

What's the origin of Independence Day? The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress' unanimous adoption of the Declaration of ...

Content Spotlight: Independence Day | American English

On July 4th, 1776, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and announced their independence from Great Britain. The 4th of July is now an ...

From founding fathers to fireworks: The noisy history of ...

Tomorrow (July 4), people around the country will celebrate Independence Day—the day the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted, ...

Independence Day - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. ...

Throughout the week of July 4th, families and friends gather for food, fireworks, and fun while also reflecting on freedom and liberty for all ...

Independence Day at the National Archives

Every July 4, the National Archives marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person Independence Day ...