AKA Name | 4th of July |
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Hashtags | #IndependenceDay, #Independenceday2020 |
Related Hashtags | #4thOfJuly, #July4th, #FourthofJuly, #USA, #America, #Happy4thofJuly |
2023 Date | July 4, 2023 |
2024 Date | July 4, 2024 |
![]() Independence Day HistoryIndependence 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. Top Tweets for Independence Day -
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Independence Day References and Related SitesUS Government Archives: Declaration jfklibrary.org: JFK Quotes US National Park Service: History and Culture www.ushistory.org: Liberty Bell Timeline | ||