What is so special about July 4 1776?

Answer 1

On that day in the 13 British Colonies of America, the Declaration of Independence was announced, which declared the United States a free and separate sovereign nation. The document was written by Thomas Jefferson and a committee of the Continental Congress . It stated the grievances against King George III and Parliament, noting that these violations of the natural rights of the colonists were the reasons for the dissolution of the governmental bond with Britain. The American Revolution had begun on April 19, 1775 and the Declaration changed the status of that conflict from rebellion to self-determination, allowing the US to seek recognition by the other governments of Europe and the world.

Answer 2

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. It also represents what for all practical purposes the call for war against the British Empire and vice versa. It also represents the fact that all the signers of the declaration, were willing to be tried for treason against the British Government. The bravery of the signers cannot be overestimated.