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Independence Day: see Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence . Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. ..... Click the link for more information. . Independence Dayor Fourth of JulyAnniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). It is the greatest secular holiday in the country. Celebrating the day became common only after the War of 1812. Thereafter, civic-minded groups worked to link the ideals of democracy and citizenship to the patriotic spirit of the day. Independence Day Fourth of July; U.S. patriotic holiday celebrating the Declaration of Independence. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 990] See : Independence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Los Angeles holds its Mexican Independence Day celebration tonight, with Banda El Recodo performing at 7:30 and the official ceremony beginning at 8:30 at 200 N. Said Tayeb Jawad and Ambassador Jawad welcome guests to Afghanistan's Independence Day celebration on Aug. Why is Independence Day celebrated on July 4th, given that the Declaration was adopted on July 2nd? |
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