Happy Independence Day! (Happy 4th of July 2017)
Today, the fourth of July is a day of Celebration for Americans as they had gained their freedom and nationhood from the United Kingdom hundreds of years ago. July 4th, 2017 marks the 241st Independence Day this year and celebrations include feasts, plenty of laughter and firework etc.
The USA celebrates the 241st Independence Day with memorials, tributes, and all things in red, blue and white.
Every year, the July 4th has become a national holiday with parades, parties, family reunions, and other events taking place across America. Fourth of July is celebrated with fireworks, one of the common ways to celebrate Independence Day.
All you need to know about the Fourth of July:
Fourth of July (US Independence Day) marks the day the US had secured independence from the British Empire.
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies of America had declared themselves to be the states of a new nation. The declaration was made through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by founding father Thomas Jefferson.
It has to be noted that the thirteen colonies were a group of colonies run by the British.
First Independence Day:
Rhode Island is the place where the first Independence Day celebrations of USA took place. The celebrations took place on July 4, 1777. Thirteen gunshots were fired in a salute, marking one for each colony.
How is Independence Day celebrated?
Independence Day, the 4th of July is a big celebration in America. People enjoy with their loved ones consigning that the people of US enjoy their freedom (the American tradition of political freedom).
US people celebrate Independence Day by conducting games or activities including watermelon eating competitions, baseball games, and firework displays. The day is dedicated to paying tributes to the martyrs of the country.
This Independence Day enjoys US nation’s celebration of people’s freedoms and thanks to the veterans for their service and commitment to ensure a way of life.
May you all have a happy and memorable Independence Day!
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