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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, …
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.
The History of the Fourth of July - Military.com
WEBOn July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from Great Britain, an event that eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the Fourth of July, also known...
What Is the 4th of July? Meaning, History and Celebrations 2024
WEBJun 23, 2021 · This day is very significant in American history. It marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted (July 4, 1776) and the United States officially became its own nation....
July 4th Origin and Timeline - Student Center | Britannica.com
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.
What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions
WEBJul 2, 2023 · The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great...
History of the Fourth of July | Independence Day | Britannica
WEBIt 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 British colonies in North America. The people who lived in the colonies were part of Great ...
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...
Independence Day - National Geographic Kids
WEBAlso called the Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The written declaration stated...