Independence was realized ... Massachusetts was the first state to make Fourth of July a state holiday in 1781. That tradition began in Philadelphia July 4, 1777, according to the History Channel ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

The National Independence ... protests on 4 July in a swathe of cities including Orlando, Newark and Washington DC. While the majority of this year's events will take place on 4th, the ...

What is the 4th of July, anyway? July 4th (also known as Independence Day) is an annual American holiday that falls on, you guessed it, the 4th of July. While you're thinking of fun 4th of July ...

Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated every year in the US on July 4. The holiday is celebrated to mark the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration ...

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The Independence Day celebrations span several days and include the Boston Harborfest, complete with Chowderfest and military band performances. On the Fourth of July, there's a free outdoor ...