Independence is declared; it must be maintained.
–Sam Houston, American politician (1793–1863)
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On the 4th of July, the United States celebrates a federal holiday in honor of the Declaration of Independence. On this significant day we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was through the joint efforts of the delegates from the 13 colonies which announced their separation from Great Britain.
The declaration of Independence is one of the most remarkable days of America’s history. During the 1760s and early 1770s, in the beginning of this revolutionary movement the colonial patriots demonstrated celebrations to assert their resistance to Parliament’s legislation. However, commemorating the first days of independence during the summer of 1776 actually took the form of a mock funeral in many cities for King George III, whose “death” was symbolizing the end of monarchy and tyranny and the “renaissance” of liberty and equality.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin edited it. On July 8, the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia read the Declaration. Later that same day, other readings started spreading in New Jersey, Trenton, and Easton, Pennsylvania. And through the early years of the republic, people celebrated important holiday. They did with parades, oratory, and toasting in ceremonies that cherished the re-creation of their new nation.
These special federal ceremonies lead to the celebrations we still enjoy today. The day is celebrated differently in different regions. Whereas, given it’s where the Declaration was signed, Philadelphia lives up to the nation’s expectations and throws awesome celebrations. The 4th of July is also a great time to interact with friends or new people and the process is encouraged through parties, parades, town festivals, that take place in just about every town in America.
We have compiled some interesting and fun facts about Independence Day that will surely impress your friends while enjoying parades and festivals, watching fireworks and celebrating the birthday of the US:
- The American nation began commemorating the 4th of July as early as 1777 with a celebration in Philadelphia that included a parade, a thirteen-shot cannon salute, and fireworks.
- Nowadays, beer is the go-to Independence Day beverage, but history uncovers that our great-grandfathers would make a rum-based cocktail. On July 4, 1778, George Washington ordered a double measure of rum for the soldiers to celebrate the holiday.
- Initially the stars on the original US flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal.
- The first state to make the 4th of July an official state holiday was Massachusetts. It was in 1781.
- Every July 4, the Liberty Bell hits 13 times in honor of the original 13 colonies.
- Each year about 17,000 July 4 fireworks displays happen around the whole country. There was an exception in 2020, because of COVID-19.
- The first official July 4 celebration took place at the White House in 1801. Thomas Jefferson hosted the festival.
- The height of One World Trade Center in New York City was to pay tribute to the year that the United States announced its independence from Great Britain. The tower is just 1,776 feet tall to represent the exact year 1776.
The 4th of July is also that perfect time to organize a slew of fun activities to enjoy the holiday with our friends and loved ones. While during the coveted summertime, it’s also equally essential to not forget the historical meaning of the day. And if you reach this point, as promised we share with you some awesome news!
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July 4 is the holiday we look forward to sooo movingly and we should celebrated it with all its excitement and fun!
