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.
Fourth of July – Independence Day - HISTORY
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...
Fourth of July 2024: Celebrate with History, Traditions, and Recipes
WEBJul 8, 2024 · What's the best way to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States on the 4th of July. Learn about the history and traditions behind the Fourth of July.
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...
The history behind Fourth of July traditions on US Independence Day
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...
Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4? What you …
WEBJun 29, 2021 · July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Congress, made up of delegates from...
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 became common only after the …
The Story of the Fourth of July - Constitution Facts
WEBJul 4, 2012 · The Declaration of Independence. 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 and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
History of Independence Day - Washington, DC, Fourth of July ...
WEBJul 3, 2015 · 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 putting their names on this paper, these men risked losing everything if the British won the American Revolution.