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  1. Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia

    Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second …

  2. Independence Day | History, Meaning, & Date | Britannica

    2 days ago · Independence Day, annual celebration of nationhood in the United States, commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

  3. July 4 - Wikipedia

    July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 180 days remain until the end of the year. 362 BC – Battle of Mantinea: The Thebans, led by …

  4. Fourth of July 2025: Celebrate with History, Traditions, and Recipes

    What's the best way to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States on the 4th of July? Learn about the history and traditions behind the Fourth of July.

  5. What Is the 4th of July? Meaning, History and Celebrations 2024

    Aug 8, 2024 · July 4th (also known as Independence Day) is an annual American holiday that falls on, you guessed it, the 4th of July.

  6. History of the Fourth of July - Brief History, Early Celebrations ...

    Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day …

  7. The History of the Fourth of July - Military.com

    On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from Great Britain, an event that eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the Fourth of July, also …

  8. Independence Day 2025 in the United States - timeanddate.com

    Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. …

  9. Independence Day summary | Britannica

    Independence Day, or Fourth of July, Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). It is the greatest secular …

  10. The Story of the Fourth of July - Constitution Facts

    Jul 4, 2012 · We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth …

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