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July 4… “ Independence Day ( colloquially the Fourth of July ) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence , which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America .
The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain , King George III , and were now united, free and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.
“Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks , parades , barbecues , carnivals , fairs , picnics , concerts , baseball games , family reunions , political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.” – more at Wikipedia
Image: Originally entitled Yankee Doodle , this is one of several versions of a scene painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of '76 . Often imitated or parodied, it is a familiar symbol of American patriotism
#IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #tangled
The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain , King George III , and were now united, free and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.
“Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks , parades , barbecues , carnivals , fairs , picnics , concerts , baseball games , family reunions , political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.” – more at Wikipedia
Image: Originally entitled Yankee Doodle , this is one of several versions of a scene painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of '76 . Often imitated or parodied, it is a familiar symbol of American patriotism
#IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #tangled
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Hot take: UK and Australia aren't too different from the US. In retrospect, it's questionable whether The Revolution was worth dying for.
