American Independence Day

What is American Independence Day? Why is it celebrated? Let’s find out.

History of American Independence Day:

The 1st American Independence Day was celebrated on July 4th, 1776. It was celebrated because on that day, a document of great importance was ratified. This document was called the “Declaration of Independence,” and it formally announced the independence of the United States of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Most of the people in the U.S. at the time hated the King of Great Britain, and so naturally, there was mass celebration. After the Revolutionary War had been won by the U.S. and its allies, American Independence Day was made a federal holiday.

Celebration:

American Independence Day is usually celebrated on July 4th, with a big party. Barbeques and picnics are held, and communities will usually hold large firework displays. Decorations are colored red, white, and blue - the colors of the American flag.

Fun Facts:

• U.S. Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 - the 50th American Independence Day celebration.

• U.S. President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872 - the 96th American Independence Day celebration.

• July 4th is a paid federal holiday.

• If July 4th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, paid holiday is given on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

• The Philippines' Republic Day falls on the same day, July 4th. This is due to the fact that the U.S. granted independence to the Philippines on the same day as their independence day.

We at TWN wish you a marvelous American Independence Day!

By Mihir Gupta

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