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The Fourth of July is celebrated because it is commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence .
According to Title 5 of the US Code, neither Congress or the President has the authority to declare a holiday that must be enforced by the states - Federal holidays are only applicable to Federal employees and the District of Columbia.
Each state chooses which holidays it will recognize.
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Massachusetts declared the 4th a celebration in 1781.
Boston declared the 4th a city holiday in 1783.
North Carolina declared the 4th a holiday in 1783.
Each day was declared a holiday for various reasons, but they all included the ability of workers to observe celebrations without loss of pay because of missed work.
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"The act of June 28, 1870, which was apparently prompted by a memorial drafted
by local "bankers and business men," provided that New Year's Day, Independence
Day, Christmas Day, and "any day appointed or recommended by the President of the
United States as a day of public fasting or thanksgiving [were] to be holidays within the District." This legislation was drafted "to correspond with similar laws of States
around the District,"3 and "in every State of the Union."
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The fourth of July is Celebrated because This is When the Untied States Gained its Independence From the English (England).
(Please update this answer why would you celebrate that)
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe USA celebrates the 4th of July because it is the day in the 18th century that we gained our independence from the British Parliament.
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∙ 11y agoIt is the American day of Independence. Celebrating has become a tradition.
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∙ 10y agoThe Declaration of Independence was signed by representitives of the 13 Colonies on July 4th 1776. It is always a holiday in the USA.
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∙ 12y agobecause it is 'Independence Day.' In 1776 America became an independent country after being controlled by Great Britain
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∙ 12y agoAmericans celebrate the 4th of July because that is the day we gained independence from England.
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∙ 8y agoto celebrate the signing of the declaration of independence
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∙ 11y agoIt is America's Independence Day
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What groups celebrate the Fourth of July?
The USA
Do Chinese people celebrate the Fourth of July?
No, they do not. The Fourth of July celebrates July 4, 1776 when the USA Colonials announced their Declaration of Independence from England. China does not celebrate an American holiday. Americans, whose relatives came from China, celebrate July 4. The nation of China, and the Chinese people, and most people around the world Outside the USA, do Not celebrate July 4th. It's an American holiday, celebrated by Americans.
Do people in mexico celebrate the Fourth of July?
No, Mexico does not celebrate USA's Independence day on the 4th of July...They have thier own Independence Day...September 16th....to celebrate Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
Which countries celebrate the Fourth of July?
The United States of America celebrates the 4th of July. It is a holiday to celebrate America's independence from the British.Although all countries have a 4th of July on their calendars, the USA is the only country to celebrate the 4th July as their Independence Day.(Abkhazia celebrates their 1993 independence from Georgia, on the Europe-Asia boundary, on the 4th of July, but that is purely coincidental.)Every country has a 4th of July. However, it has greater significance in the U.S., as this date, each year, is celebrated as Independence Day.
What are the release dates for The Organ Grinder's Fourth of July - 1900?
The Organ Grinder's Fourth of July - 1900 was released on: USA: July 1900
What are the holidays that Italians don't celebrate?
One would be "Befana" (Epiphany), which besides being noted by some religions in their services in the USA, is not really celebrated here. Befana is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Italy.
What are the release dates for Hooligan's Fourth of July - 1903?
Hooligan's Fourth of July - 1903 was released on: USA: February 1903
Why is the Fourth of July in the song firework by Katy Perry?
The fourth of July is in the song firework by Katy Perry as it is the date of independence day in the USA The date of independence is the fourth of July 1776 and it is where the USA declared Independence from the kingdom of Great Britain
What are the release dates for Jake and Amir - 2007 Fourth of July?
Jake and Amir - 2007 Fourth of July was released on: USA: 4 July 2008
What event is on Fourth of July?
In the USA it is the celebration of our Independence.
What are the release dates for A Sane Fourth of July - 1911?
A Sane Fourth of July - 1911 was released on: USA: 2 June 1911
What are the release dates for Pres- Roosevelt's Fourth of July Oration - 1903?
Pres- Roosevelt's Fourth of July Oration - 1903 was released on: USA: July 1903
