Independence Day (United States)

Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

Background

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

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The Richmond Register 08 May 2019

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Rapid City Journal 07 May 2019

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Public Technologies 07 May 2019

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Celebrate the Fourth of July at North Port’s Annual Freedom Festival, presented by American Irrigation, at CoolToday Park!

Public Technologies 29 Apr 2019

Ready for some fireworks? The City of North Port's annual Freedom Festival will kick-off at 4.00 p.m. on July 4, 2019 at CoolToday Park. This family-friendly signature event will include fun activities, great vendors, plenty of food options, and of course, fireworks ... Schedule of Events (subject to change)....