Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day,
July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but
the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th
century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776,
representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary
struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from
Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of
independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration
of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From
1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of
American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks,
parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
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Safe and sane then.
Yes, Makah. Always wanted to go, never made it yet... I'll be waiting for your pics.
Happy 4th July. Love the boots
Happy 4th of July have a good time it sounds like fun. Thank you for the history lesson. Hug B
Happy 4th of July to you!
hope all goes well!
Love those cowboy boots! Have a safe and happy Fourth!
Now that's a good pair of boots!
Enjoy the day!
hope the rodeoing and loggering is dandy. Have a safe one.
Those boots are really cute.
Have fun at the rodeo!
I hope you had a suoer day! Those boots are great!
Thank you for the best Independence Day celebration info post I've seen this year! Loved it!
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