Americans celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year because this day represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
Commonly known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th according to History.com, 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 (1775-83).
In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
To learn more interesting and fun facts about the history of July 4th, visit ConstitutionFacts.com.
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