Happy Fourth of July!Yes it is the day the declaration was adopted by congress BUT the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August, the Fourth of July holiday has been accepted as the official anniversary of U.S. independence and is celebrated in all states and territories of the U.S.
The holiday was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, at which time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, city bells rang, and bands played. It was not declared a legal holiday, however, until 1941. The Fourth is traditionally celebrated publicly with parades and pageants, patriotic speeches, and organized firing of guns and cannons and displays of fireworks; early in the 20th century public concern for a "safe and sane" holiday resulted in restrictions on general use of fireworks.
Can anyone say hot dogs? Hamburgers? Soda? Hmm maybe Family? How about fireworks? i don't like fireworks! Yes, yes i know!
1 comment:
Thanks for the history lesson. You would have had more fun if you went with us to the fireworks display!
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