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Fourth of July
In the United States, the Fourth of July is Independence Day, a federal holiday. We celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which occurred on July 4, 1776. Topics of questions include declaring independence from Great Britain, fireworks, parades, and ceremonies celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
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What are funny Fourth of July quotes?
I have to eat alot because I'm going to need the energy because im gonig to be blowing crap up later. that's what the founding fathers would want-Jim gaffigan
What event of long ago did Americans celebrate on independence day?
when independence was declared official. not 100% sure though.
What southern city did not celebrate independence day for 100 years?
I believe it is Vicksburg, which was not 100 years but 83 years, July 4th 1863 to July 4th 1945.
During the US Civil War, at the same time Lee was fighting and loosing at Gettysburg, Grant had surrounded Vicksburg in the famous siege of Vicksburg. Vicksburg fell on July 4th to Grant and Lee was defeated at Gettysburg also on July 4th.
Vicksburg residents never forgot the siege and refused to celebrate July 4th until the end of World War II.
Why does Gandhi not go to the Independence Day celebrations?
Well, he's been dead for over sixty years, I'm sure that's a factor.
How did the people in the old days celebrate Fourth of July?
They shot fireworks. Made in china the firework has been around for centuries. The Chinese in war even attached fireworks to arrows and shot thousands of them at their enemies, (they didn't explode they were just a way to shoot arrows without using a bow).
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.
The custom of watching fireworks on the Fourth of July would be studied by this social science.?
a- Anthropology
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What are the traditions of the Mexican Independence Day celebration?
What are the traditions of the mexican independence day celebration?
Is it a law to observe July Fourth as holiday?
I don't believe so, but every American citizen probably should.
Is there a holiday on July 19?
Yes, July 19 is a national holiday in Nicaragua, the anniversary of the Sandinista revolution.
Is the fsk mall open on the Fourth of July?
Yes it is... and no it isnt. i work at the mall and they will be open for a partial day and clsing early. typically they will close anywhere between 2:00 and 6:00. it has veried over the years. the best way to find out is wait a little closer to the hiliday and then give the infromation desk a call. they can tell give an exact closing time.
When will the Fourth of July holiday be celebrated in 2010 - on Monday July 5 or Friday July 2?
The fourth of July is celebrated on the 4th of July-duh!
Yes, 7-4-10 celebrated on it's own Sunday.(except for the stupid banks and post offices who insist on having 3day weekends.) They are taking the 5th off, and that is just annoying while I am waiting to have an important package delivered.
Why do most people say Happy 4th of July instead of Happy Independence Day?
Multiple reasons; it comes out of the mouth smother, to distinguish between other countries' Independence Days, and it sounds more American.
Yes, there was a July 4th in 1992 ... that was 16 years ago from this current date in 2008.
How do Korean celebrate Independence Day?
Korea celebrates its independence day by having parades, parties, fireworks, etc.
Is 4th of July only in america?
Today, July 4th, 2014 is the 4th of July in America because only American's celebrate this holiday. This represents the day America broke away from British rule and ended the Revolutionary War. Because this did not happen in any other country no other country celebrates it.
Why you celebrate independence day in Philippines?
Independence day is one the most significant dates in Philippine's history for as Filipino's.
When will a letter arrive if mailed on Friday on the Fourth of July weekend?
It depends on where it was mailed from and where it was mailed to. Within the same city, you could reasonably expect it on the 5th. If it's being sent across the country, it will probably take longer.
