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Why Is the Fourth of July Celebrated?

  • In Philadelphia during early July of that year, delegates officially approved the Declaration of Independence, declaring the American colonies’ separation from British governance.
  • This adoption followed a vote for independence on July 2, 1776, initiated by Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee's resolution earlier that year.
  • The Declaration announced the separation of the 13 American colonies from British rule, identified complaints directed at King George III, and expressed fundamental ideas about personal freedoms and the right to self-rule.
  • By 1870, Congress made July 4 a federal holiday amid growing celebrations, which included patriotic parades, fireworks, and family gatherings reflecting national pride.
  • Independence Day continues annually to honor American freedom and history, with 2025 marking the 249th anniversary of the Declaration's adoption.
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By Erin Davis and Katherine Dillinger, CNN In the United States, the Fourth of July is celebrated with a display of patriotic colors: red, blue, and white paint streets and decorate, fireworks light up the sky, and grills are lit in gardens and yards. In some cities, there are even contests dedicated to those who enjoy eating hot dogs. How the Fourth of July came to be and how it is celebrated in the United States. July 4 is celebrated as Indepe…

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On July 4, the Americans celebrate their national holiday. It's an opportunity to check what you know about their country!

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Why is the Fourth of July celebrated?

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? How many stripes are on the American flag? Here's the history behind the "birthday" of American independence.

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