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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 Jamhuri (Kenya Independence Day) December 12 The biggest of the national holidays in Kenya, Jamhuri is observed to commemorate the full independence of Kenya from the British in 1963. A year later, the country became a republic with Jomo Kenyatta (c. 1894-1978) the first president. The day is celebrated nationwide but with special events in Nairobi—speeches by the president and other officials, parades, fireworks, and ngomas (dances) performed in public plazas. CONTACTS: Embassy of the Republic of Kenya 2249 R St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-387-6101; fax: 202-462-3829 www.kenyaembassy.com SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 206 NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 226 Celebration day: Dec 12 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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