Why is fourth of july celebrated?
Say the pledge of allegiance, have a cookout, shoot fireworks, celebrate! Independence Day, commonly known as the 4th of July, is a federal holiday in the US commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Falls on July 4th. In 2011, it is on Monday, July 4 and for 2012 on Wednesday, July 4.
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About Declaration of Independence
is one of the two most famous documents in American history. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from the British Empire.
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