Independence Day of Us

INDEPENDENCE DAY OF USA

Kids celebrating Independence Day of USA with flags

The 4th of July (Independence Day of the USA ) is approaching… This day goes down in history as the day the American people celebrated their freedom and independence. On this day, the Thirteen colonies demanded their independence from England, eventually leading to the creation of the United States of America. As the American people, we are proud of our past and enthusiastically remember and respect those who fought in the American Revolution. If you were born or live here, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this country in all its glory.

People are gearing up for one of the most festive and large-community-inspiring holidays of the year next Monday. Considering that people love big parties, what can be better than a holiday that brings people together? On this day, American will watch fire engines and politicians parade while eating grilled burgers and hot dogs. Later in the evening, neighborhoods, towns and cities will sparkle with flamboyant fireworks. The houses will be prepared for cooking and barbecue. It will shape up to be an amazing day!

2. Why American Celebrate 4th of July as Independence Day?

By the mid-1700s, the thirteen colonies in the America ruled by the British Empire were fed up with the taxes levied on them. In 1770, England imposed an extra tax on tea sold to the colonies to save a tea exporting company. Thereupon, the American poured the tea company's tea into Boston Harbor. At the harbor in 1773, the colonists shouted and threw stones at the British soldiers. The soldiers opened fire on the crowd and killed several citizens. The colonialists called it a massacre, saying that the number of those killed was higher.
The First Continental Congress met in 1774 after Virginia formed a committee to represent the colonies. At this meeting, the colonies’ list of complaints against England was prepared. George Washington, together with the Continental Army, started to fight against Britain in Massachusetts for the next eight years ( Revolutionary War).
The Declaration of American Independence is the document by which the Thirteen Colonies declare their independence separately from the Kingdom of Great Britain. It was approved by Congress on July 2, 1776, was proclaimed on July 4; after that date, it is celebrated annually in the United States as Independence Day. This document is on display at the state archives in Washington. The independence of the American colonies was recognized by the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Treaty of Paris of September 3, 1783.

Independence day has been celebrated with fireworks since 1776

3. When did America start celebrating Independence Day with fireworks?

Fireworks have been an important part of the U.S. Independence Day since its first celebration in July 1776. But this celebration took place in the midst of the War, and explosions and artillery were not exactly a cause for rejoicing and celebration at the time.
The first description of how this day would be celebrated was described in a letter written by John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. In the letter, he described the parade, which was celebrated with demonstrations, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and lighting. However, the term Independence Day was not used until 1791.

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4. What is Liberty Bell?

The Liberty Bell is located in the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

This bell, which represents freedom for America, is one of the most well-known symbols of the country. The inscription "Proclaim Liberty throughout All the Land unto All the Inhabitants thereof", which means "You will proclaim freedom for the people of the whole country", is engraved on the bell, thus giving a clear and eternal message. The Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Philadelphia, who gathered at Independence Hall on July 8, 1776. On this date the bell rang to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

The 4th of July was officially declared a holiday in 1870, nearly a century after the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, co-founders of the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4, 1826.
July 4 is a day of liberation for both the Philippines and Rwanda. Known as "Republic Day" in the Southeast Asian country, July 4 is the date in 1946 when the United States officially recognized the Philippines as an independent state.
The first flag of the United States of America as an independent nation had 13 stars, representing 13 colonies.

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Article Title: INDEPENDENCE DAY OF USA

Last Updated:June 29, 2022

Original Published Date:June 29, 2022

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