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- For the movie, see Independence Day (film).
In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July" or simply "the Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.
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@molly_kelly: me too! That would make my life awesome! And what is this i hear about kick ass fourth of july??
Anne_Blake (Annie Blake) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:28:50 -0000
@molly_kelly: me too! That would make my life awesome! And what is this i hear about kick ass fourth of july??
@xmath2007 Glad I'm an hour north! ;) "What is hell on earth? Nothing worse than a Fourth of July double-header in Kansas City." ~Jim Bouton
CardsChic (Angela W) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:14:55 -0000
@xmath2007 Glad I'm an hour north! ;) "What is hell on earth? Nothing worse than a Fourth of July double-header in Kansas City." ~Jim Bouton
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toptenz (TopTenz) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:49:52 -0000
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I'm watching real world DC. I swear If they have a fourth of July episode I am in it...
epierce704 (E.ã) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:38:36 -0000
I'm watching real world DC. I swear If they have a fourth of July episode I am in it...
Born on the Fourth of July en AXN, gran escena la pelea en sillas de ruedas en medio del desierto.
leninperezperez (LENIN PEREZ PEREZ) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:48:29 -0000
Born on the Fourth of July en AXN, gran escena la pelea en sillas de ruedas en medio del desierto.
@eljane don't make me punch you! Haha show was fantastic. happy fourth of july and all that.
epvdude (Eric Pv) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:27:08 -0000
@eljane don't make me punch you! Haha show was fantastic. happy fourth of july and all that.
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4th of July - Reflects on freedoms enjoyed by U.S. citizens. Graphics intensive.
Meta Description: [ An American display for a 4th of July greeting. ]
A Capitol Fourth - Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS.
Meta Description: [ A Capitol Fourth, America's July 4th celebration, is an evening of musical entertainment and patriotic salutes broadcast live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and concluded by the fireworks display over the Washington Monument. This Independence Day concert will feature new host Jason Alexan... ]
Abigail's July Fourth Picnic - Historical trivia along with July 4th picnic ideas.
Meta Description: [ Celebrate Independence Day with a traditional July Fourth picnic. Pack up the picnic basket and the kids. Fill the July Fourth picnic basket with fried chicken, potato salad, apple pie and lemonade. ]
American Independence Day - History of 4th of July and the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence and national anthem, quotes, biographies of presidents, crafts, recipes, humor, fireworks information, and desktop themes.
Meta Description: [ Celebrate American Independence Day on the 4th of July. ]
American Patriotic Music - Features free MP3 downloads of patriotic tunes and classical works that include them, as well as early American music.
Meta Description: [ MP3s of patriotic American music for free download. Listen to historic and classical patriotic tunes including the Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, and more. ]
Annie's 4th of July Page - A Christian perspective on the holiday. Learn about its history as well as what the Bible say about freedom and independence.
Better Homes and Gardens: Patriotic Ideas - Features crafts, decorating ideas, and traditional patriotic song lyrics.
Meta Description: [ Patriotic Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens Online. ]
Fourth of July Celebrations - Learn about the history, cultural icons, traditions and food of America's Independence Day.
Meta Description: [ Independence Day, America's Birthday, is celebrated every year on the Fourth of July. Read the history of the American Revolution and link to more information. ]
Fourth of July Celebrations Database - From American University, selected examples of Independence Day celebrations throughout US history.
Fourth of July Festivities - Provides list of fireworks and other family-friendly festivities across the US on Independence Day.
Meta Description: [ Fourth of July: celebrations across the U.S. ]
Happy 4th of July - A virtual celebration of America's birthday.
Meta Description: [ This 4th of July site celebrates America's Birthday. ..it has links to my other holiday pages which include Christmas, Chanukkah, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween and Easter
Come take a look and see foryourself :-) ]
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate America's Birthday - Provides brief historical articles for children and adults, as well as links to historical documents. Graphics intensive.
Meta Description: [ This 4th of July site from Beacon 4 God celebrates America's Birthday. ..it has links to my other holiday pages and Christian history of America. a section of Just For Kids Magazine. ]
Independence Day - The 4th of July - Includes historical documents and patriotic music.
Meta Description: [ This page is Uncle Sam's dream! It contains many of this country's historic documents. And, you can listen to patriotic midi music while you're browsing our heritage! ]
Independence Day on the Net - Includes the story of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, virtual fireworks, and downloadables.
July 4th - Animated site offers virtual fireworks show, patriotic music, and holiday history.
Meta Description: [ A Holiday page with display of fireworks, music and history. ]
July 4th: Telling Our Story - Includes historic documents, patriotic songs, and script for Fourth of July program.
Kat's Patriotic Pages - Poetry, song lyrics and cartoons with a pro-American theme.
Meta Description: [ Pages to send to your loved ones and friends. Music, pictures, lyrics, wavs ]
Kate.net: Happy 4th of July - Free 4th of July screensavers, wallpapers, and graphics; also includes dozens of links to others patriotic sites on the 'Net.
Meta Description: [ Free 4th of July wallpapers and tons of links to 4th of July resources on the 'Net! ]
Protesting the Independence Day Colony - Fourth of July speeches, poems, and proclamations by anti-imperialists that used Independence Day symbolism to oppose U.S. imperialism in the Philippines.
Meta Description: [ Jim Zwick's books on Mark Twain and anti-imperialism, web sites, biography, and how to contact him. ]
The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy - Patriotic MIDI files and U.S. historical documents.
Meta Description: [ This page is Uncle Sam's dream! It contains many of this country's historic documents. And, you can listen to patriotic midi music while you're browsing our heritage! ]
War and Empire in Fourth of July Cartoons - Political cartoons incorporating Fourth of July and Independence Day symbolism in portrayals of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American wars, 1898 to 1902.
Meta Description: [ Jim Zwick's books on Mark Twain and anti-imperialism, web sites, biography, and how to contact him. ]
What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July - Chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July during their tenures.
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