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2. Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. [38] Since 1868, Seward, Nebraska, has held a celebration on the same town square. In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress.

3. The History of the 4th of July and Why We Celebrate It - AOL

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   He even refused to attend 4th of July events because he felt so strongly about July 2nd being the correct date. Adams, along with Thomas Jefferson, another Founding Father, both died on July 4th ...

4. Fun Fact: Americans Spend Over $1 Billion Dollars on ...

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   The very first 4th of July fireworks show took place in Philadelphia in 1777. Fireworks, canons and bells all went off to honor the 13 original states. Much like modern celebrations, ...

5. How U.S. Presidents Celebrated the Fourth of July ... - AOL

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   1927. President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge pose outdoors at a party celebrating the 4th of July and his 55th birthday at the State Game Lodge and Resort in Custer State Park ...

6. Bristol Fourth of July Parade - Wikipedia

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   Bristol Fourth of July Parade, or Bristol Fourth of July Celebration (officially known as the Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade), founded in 1785, is a nationally known Fourth of July parade in Bristol, Rhode Island. The parade is part of the oldest Independence Day celebration in the United States of America. [2]

7. July 4 - Wikipedia

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   New stars would be added on July 4 after a new state had been admitted. [2] 1827 – Slavery is abolished in the State of New York. 1831 – Samuel Francis Smith writes "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" for the Boston, Massachusetts July 4 festivities. 1832 – John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women. [3] [4]

8. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Everything to know ...

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   Here's what you need to know about Independence Day 2024.

9. Windsor–Detroit International Freedom Festival - Wikipedia

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   The festival's fireworks display. The International Freedom Festival is a multi-day celebration in late June marking Canada Day on July 1 and the American Independence Day on July 4. Detroit, Michigan, in the United States and Windsor, Ontario, in Canada jointly celebrate the multi-day festival which draws about 3.5 million visitors. The ...