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· 22hWhy do we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July? A quick history lesson
July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.
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Independence Day is here, and the fireworks are just part of the storyIndependence Day is here, and the fireworks are just part of the story as July 4 rolls on a full-day schedule packed with public events, ... Read more The post Independence Day is here, and the ...
Hundreds of Lehigh Valley residents on Friday relived the history of July 4, 1776, at the George Taylor House, a National Historic Landmark and the home of Founding Father George Taylor. The house, ...
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One Good Read: Books on American HistoryIndependence Day is about U.S. history. Specifically, when this land became the United States, which is a great story. Truth is usually stranger, and more interesting, than fiction, and in the 249 ...
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Lansing's Capitol parade kicks off Independence Day celebrations for familiesFamilies lined the streets of downtown Lansing today for the Independence Day parade! We asked what the holiday means to them ...
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Henrietta residents reflect on nation's past on Independence Day amid national uncertaintyWhile many communities gather to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, some groups called on neighbors to come together in ...
July 2 was when U.S. independence truly began — when courage triumphed over fear, writes guest columnist Chris Cargill.
The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...
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New Jersey is set to host a vibrant array of events and celebrations during the Fourth of July weekend. Independence Day ...
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