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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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Celebrate occasions important to Hispanics/Latinos, such as independence days (and not just Cinco de Mayo), Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. The event will commemorate the independence days of eight Latin American countries. The national independence days of several Latin American nations are celebrated between those dates. |
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