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Independence Day (4th of July) | History, Meaning, Date | Britannica In 1870 the U S Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal workers, and in 1938 it became a paid federal holiday Also called the Fourth of July, the holiday is celebrated across the United States with parades, fireworks shows, picnics, concerts, and other festivities
Today in History - July 4 - Library of Congress By the 1870s, the Fourth of July was the most important secular holiday on the calendar Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870 Even far-flung communities on the western frontier managed to congregate on Independence Day
Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July or July 4th, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America
What Is the 4th of July? Meaning, History, and How Americans Celebrate . . . The answer is simple: July 4th — a day that changed the course of history and laid the foundation for a new nation From the signing of the Declaration in 1776 to the present-day celebrations across all 50 states, the Fourth of July remains a powerful reminder of America’s enduring spirit and values
The Holiday - July 4th at the National Archives Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution
Independence Day | USA | Federal Holidays The significance of this Federal holiday dates back to July 4th 1776, which is about 241 years ago with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress formed by thirteen American colonies