The 4th of July is one of the most significant holidays in American history as it established that the British were no longer in control of the colonies. The Declaration of Independence paved the way for America to grow as it’s own country.
Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This document announced the separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. In 1870 the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal workers, and in 1938 it became a paid federal holiday. Also called the Fourth of July, the holiday is celebrated across the United States with parades, fireworks shows, picnics, concerts, and other festivities. Independence Day is also notable for its displays of patriotism, as many Americans commemorate the day by flying the American flag and dressing in the flag’s colors of red, white, and blue.
Melinda
Reference:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Independence-Day-United-States-holiday
https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th
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Happy 4th
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It’s one the most important dates in American history and so many have no idea why we celebrate. :(
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I’m grateful to the Founding Fathers and Founding Mothers that made this happen!
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It’s the most important holiday in American history.
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Enjoy the community gathering, the strawberries, the light in the night sky, and all the other tiny little joys!
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That’s what I live for. Have a great weekend if I don’t talk with you before then. :)
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