Independence Day

Independence Day Quick Facts - US

AKA Name	4th of July
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Related Hashtags	#4thOfJuly, #July4th, #FourthofJuly, #USA, #America, #Happy4thofJuly
2023 Date	July 4, 2023
2024 Date	July 4, 2024

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Independence Day in 2023

Tuesday, Jul 4

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Independence Day History

Independence Day, or as it is more commonly known the 4th of July, commemorates the independence of the United States from Britain. This was officially declared via the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans take this day to celebrate all that is American. They remember the great sacrifices of their forefathers in fighting for independence and celebrate America's independence. This day is most commonly associated with firework celebrations and barbeques.

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Gavin Newsom is airing an ad on Fox News in Florida this 4th of July weekend calling out Republicans for attacking freedom by banning books, restricting speech, suppressing voters, and attacking bodily autonomy. We need more Democrats to go on the offensive like this.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) July 3, 2022

The family of Nicolas Toledo tells me he was one of the people shot and killed at the Highland Park 4th of July Parade. “We are all feeling pretty numb. We’re all pretty broken inside,” his granddaughter said. She shared these photos with @cbschicago https://t.co/rDtiq5ijrL
— Tim McNicholas (@TimMcNicholas) July 4, 2022

BREAKING: At least 2 police officers shot during 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia, causing crowds to flee https://t.co/tN69DlXJpd
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 5, 2022

In the News and Trending for Independence Day

Updated 05:03Highland Park shooting: Manhunt underway for gunman after mass shooting at July 4th parade in Illinois

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6 killed, 24 seriously hurt in mass shooting at 4th of July parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park

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Several Dead, Dozens Hurt in Shooting at Illinois 4th of July Parade

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Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade

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Independence Day Facts & Quotes

Independence was actually declared on July 2. The Declaration of Independence document was dated July 4 and it was signed August 2.
In July 1776, there were approximately 2.5 million people living in the new nation.
The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence didn't occur until July 8, 1776. It was sent to the printers on July 4th.
The original Declaration of Independence can be viewed by visiting the National Archives in Washington D.C. The original copy is severely faded and sits under special glass in the Rotunda for the Chambers of Freedom.
The Statue of Liberty is a great symbol of American Freedom. It was given to the US by France in 1886. It was delivered in 214 crates and assembled on what is known as Liberty Island, in New York Harbor.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty - John F. Kennedy

Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

Attend or host a Barbeque.
Watch Fireworks. Large cities such as New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles all have large firework displays.
Read or recite the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence.
Watch or attend Nathan's famous Hot Dog eating contest in Coney Island.
Watch a Parade. Most local cities host parades to celebrate Independence Day.