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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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    Although the 4th of July was celebrated each year since 1776, it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870. And it didn’t become a paid holiday for federal employees until 1941.

  4. Fourth of July 2023: How did the national holiday originate ...

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    In Bristol, Rhode Island, a salute of 13 gunshots in the morning and evening marked the day in 1777, the country’s first formal Fourth of July celebration and a point of pride in the town to ...

  5. 22 Surprising Facts About the 4th of July & Its History - AOL

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    The Fourth of July was celebrated annually throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and in 1870, Congress declared the day a federal holiday. But it wasn’t until 1941 that the date became a paid ...

  6. July 4 - Wikipedia

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    1818 – US Flag Act of 1818 goes into effect creating a 13 stripe flag with a star for each state. 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.

  7. Public holidays in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 25 December 2024. Holidays in the United States of America For other uses, see Public holidays in the United States (disambiguation). Public holidays in the United States Public • Paid • Federal • Observance • School • Hallmark Observed by Federal government State governments Local governments ...

  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. Rebild Festival - Wikipedia

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    Every July 4 since 1912, except during the two world wars and the COVID-19 pandemic, large crowds have gathered in the heather-covered hills of Rebild to celebrate American Independence Day. Due to a period of national mourning caused by King Frederik VIII 's sudden death in May 1912, the first Rebild Festival was delayed until August 5.