Fourth Of July: All About America's Independence Day
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1 July 2024
Fourth Of July, 2024, will mark the 248th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It has been a federal holiday in the US since 1941
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Every year, parades, fireworks, carnivals, fairs, political speeches and numerous ceremonies mark this day. Americans also wear red, white and blue gear
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In 1776, on 4th July, American colonies gained independence from British rule
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The process began two days ago, on July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted to declare independence
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On that day, 12 of the 13 American colonies officially decided to separate from British rule
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Thomas Jefferson, who later became the third US President, and Benjamin Franklin, a political philosopher, were those who pronounced the American colonies as free states
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In 1801, for the first time, the July 4 celebrations were held at the White House. Since then, it's become an annual tradition
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The tradition of fireworks was started in Philadelphia city a year after the American colonies gained independence from British rule
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To commemorate a year of independence, fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777, when a salute of 13 gunshots was conducted
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When it comes to food, hot dogs are associated with July 4