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Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, removing Jefferson's vigorous denunciation of King George III for importing the slave trade, finally approving it two days later on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail: The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.
The United States marks 238 years as an independent nation as it celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, food and music. Nature and politics also play a role this year, with Hurricane Arthur ...
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Well, this day is incredibly significant in American history, as it marks the day the United States officially became its own nation. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776 ...
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.
The Fourth of July is a day to see US history up ... displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, viewed by many thousands of visitors each year. This and every Fourth of ...
International relations Malaysia states that it will extradite a junior military official who returned home after being charged with sexual assault at its diplomatic mission in New Zealand. (AP via Netscape) Law and crime Former President of France Nicolas Sarkozy is held for questioning over alleged corruption. (BBC News) A Ku Klux Klan flag is erected in the east of Belfast, Northern Ireland ...
The U.S. Flag Code offers guidelines for flying the flag on July 4, and every day. Related: American Flag Etiquette: 20 Rules for Flying and Folding the American Flag 20.