 Independence Day,
the 4th of July
When: July 4th.
The fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. Today, we celebrate and
enjoy the freedom that comes with the event that made this day so special.
Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence.
He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
Jefferson and other discontented representatives from the thirteen
colonies, voted and approved it on July 4, 1776. The document declared
freedom for the 13 colonies from British rule. It currently resides in the
Exhibition Hall of the National Archive in Washington, D.C.
Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was not signed by all
representatives until August, 1776. To make it official, John Hancock, President
of the Continental Congress signed it. Now, can anyone guess where the saying
"put your John Hancock on it" came from!?!
Today, we enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers signed
and ultimately fought for. For us, it is a time for baseball, hot dogs
and family picnics. Summer is in full swing and life is good.
Fourth of July is not complete without parades and fireworks. Fireworks are
enjoyed by almost everyone. You should have your choice of several locations
in your area on the Fourth, or even the day before. Many cottage owners
on lakes will set out flares along the shore creating a "Ring of Fire". Add
to this an abundance of fireworks, and you have quite a display.
Happy Birthday, America!!!!!
More Information:
Fourth of
July, History of U.S.
The
Story of America's Independence
Sheryl's
Independence Day on the Net Lots of quality links
Happy Birthday
America
Fireworks
Safety If you are going to use, them, play it safe.
The
Declaration of Independence of the 13 Colonies The Declaration in
it's entirety.
Account of a Declaration from the auto-biography
of Thomas Jefferson.
The
Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell
Museum
Sheryl's
Independence Day
Fun Stuff:
The
Declaration of Pumpkindependence
4th
of July Word Search
Declaration of Independence Quiz Test your knowledge
Kid's
Domain July 4th Fun
Lady Liberty
Fireworks make fireworks online at the click of your mouse.
Fireworks
Online
Fourth Of July Crafts
for Kids
Liberty
Bell Trivia
Screensavers and Clipart:
4th
of July Graphics and Clipart
Funtasia's
Fireworks
Annie's
Fourth of July Page
Sound and Midis:
Independence
Day Midis
Ecards:
Try our Ecards Share your
fervor for the Fourth!
Other Links:
The
4th of July a well put together tribute
Happy Fourth
of July from J's Magic, with some neat graphics you can download.
Boston's 4th of July 2001
Teacher's Guide from the History Channel
What
our Presidents did on the 4th Research on what each President did on
the 4th of July from Washington to today.
Cozy into a hammock with your favorite summer cooler.
What a way to spend a summer day.
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