Wednesday, June 29, 2016

July 4th Independence day!

Independence Day An American Holiday!

What do you know about Independence day!? I'm here to inform you its coming up soon, just be ready!

What is Independence day?

Independence day 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 also refers to Fourth of July.

Background

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776.It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.


Below, American children of many ethnic backgrounds celebrate noisily in 1902 Puck cartoon


Below, Originally entitled Yankee Doodle, this is one of several versions of a scene painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of '76


Below, there is an Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.




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