Independence Day in The United States

Independence Day in the United
States
Independence Day
Independence Day (colloquially the

Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal
holiday in the United States
commemorating the Declaration of
Independence of the United States, on
July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress
declared that the thirteen American
colonies were no longer subject (and
subordinate) to the monarch of Britain,
King George III, and were now united,
free, and independent states.[1] The
Congress had voted to declare
independence two days earlier, on July
2, but it was not declared until 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.
Background
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually
occurred on July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had
been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain's
rule.
“Signing the Declaration of Independence” “United States Declaration of Independence”

After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining
this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress
debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it two days later on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams
had written to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that
it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as
the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and
parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the
other, from this time forward forever more.
Customs
Many people display the American
flag outside their homes or buildings.
Many communities arrange fireworks
that are often accompanied by
patriotic music. The most impressive
fireworks are shown on television.
Some employees use one or more of
their vacation days to create a long
weekend so that they can escape the
heat at their favorite beach or
vacation spot.
. Major firework
displays are in New
York City, Chicago, San
Diego, Boston, St.
Louis, San Francisco,
Detroit, and
Washington
IndependenT day IN MOLDOVA vs independenCE day IN THE
US
The Supreme Soviet of Moldova
held independent elections in
February and March 1990. The
elections resulted in Mircea
Snegur being elected as speaker
of the parliament, with Mircea
Druc as prime minister. On June
23, 1990, the parliament
adopted the Declaration of
Sovereignty of the Moldovan
Soviet Socialist Republic, which,
mainly stipulated the
supremacy of Moldovan laws
over those of the Soviet Union.
Being a public holiday it is a free day for most of the people and employees, also most retail businesses and
public institutions are closed on 27 August (Independence Day) and New Year's Day, but remain open on all
other holidays. On this day, the President of the Republic gives a public speech, and officials lay flowers at the
Stephen the Great Monument. a concert is also organized at the Great National Assembly Square. Every 5 years
a military parade is held in the center of Chisinau.
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Moldova, a national ceremony closed to the public was held in the
Historical Hall of the Presidential Palace
Independence Day in the US is annually celebrated
on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July".
It is the anniversary of the publication of the
declaration of independence from Great Britain in
1776. Patriotic displays and family events are
organized throughout the United States.
Is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive
aspects of the United States. Many politicians
appear at public events to show their support for
the history, heritage and people of their country.
Above all, people in the United States express and
give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by
the first generation of many of today's Americans.
The Statue of Liberty is a national monument that is
associated with Independence Day.
Wherever Americans are
around the globe, they will get
together for a traditional 4th
of July celebration!

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“Signing the Declaration of Independence” “United States Declaration of Independence”

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