Fourth of July 2022

Fourth Of July 2022

Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day or July 4th) has been a US federal holiday since 1941, but the tradition of celebrating Independence Day dates back to the 18th century and American Independence Day. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted independently, and two days later, representatives of the Thirteen Colonies passed the Declaration of Independence, a historical document produced by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present, July 4th was celebrated as the birth of American Independence, with celebrations ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. July 4, 2022 is Monday, July 4, 2022.

History of USA Independence Day 2022 :

When the first battle of the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few settlers wanted complete independence from Britain. But by the middle of the following year, more, thanks to growing hostility to Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiment, as shown in the best-selling pamphlet "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine in early 1776. Settlers supported independence. When the Continental Congress met at Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Capitol (later the Independence Hall) on June 7, Virginia's representative Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion for colonial independence. In a heated debate, Congress postponed voting for Lee, but Thomas Jefferson in Virginia, John Adams in Massachusetts, Roger Sherman in Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin in Pennsylvania, and Robert in New York. -Appointed a committee of five members, including Livingston. Declaration justifying the break with Great Britain

On July 2, the Continental Congress unanimously voted in favor of Lee's resolution (the New York delegation abstained, but later voted in favor). That day, John Adams told his wife, Abigail, that July 2nd would be "celebrated to posterity as a celebration of great delight," and the celebration was "a glamorous parade ... games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and Illuminations from end to end of this continent. " On July 4, the Continental Congress formally passed the Declaration of Independence, written primarily by Jefferson. The actual independence vote was held on July 2nd, but the 4th was a day to celebrate the birth of American independence.

Early Fourth of July Tradition and Celebrations :

In the pre-revolutionary years, settlers celebrated the king`s birthday every year. This traditionally included ringing bells, bonfires, processes and speeches. In contrast, in the summer of 1776, some settlers celebrated the birth of independence by arranging a mock funeral for George III. It was held to symbolize the end of monarchical rule over America and the victory of freedom. Celebration such as concerts, bonfires, parades, firing of cannons and muskets usually accompanies the first public reading that began shortly after the passage of the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia held its first Independence Day on July 4, 1777, but Congress is still engrossed in the ongoing war.

George Washington distributed double ram to all soldiers on Independence Day in 1778, and in 1781, a few months before the United States won a decisive victory at the Siege of Yorktown, Massachusetts 7 It became the first state to officially announce the 4th of March. State holidays. After the American Revolutionary War, Americans continued to celebrate Independence Day each year, allowing emerging political leaders in new nations to reach out to their citizens and create a sense of unity. In the last decade of the 18th century, two major political parties, the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party, began celebrating July 4th Independence Day in many major cities.

Fourth of July Become a Federal Holiday :

The patriotic celebration tradition was further extended after the War of 1812, when the United States again confronted Britain. In 1870, the US Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. In 1941, regulations were expanded to allow all federal officials to take paid leave.

Over the years, the political importance of the holiday has diminished, but Independence Day has remained an important national holiday and symbol of patriotism.

Midsummer Independence Day has been a major focus of leisure activities since the late 19th century, a common opportunity for family reunions, and frequent fireworks and outdoor barbecues. The most common symbol of the holiday is the American flag, and the common musical accompaniment is the "Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States.

USA Independence Day - Fourth of July Facts :

Two future presidents who signed the Declaration of Independence, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both died on 4 July 1826, the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of independence.
There is a 60 percent chance that the corn on the cob eaten by an American for a Fourth of July picnic came from California, Florida, Georgia or New York .
Approximately 74 million Americans participated in a Fourth of July barbecue in 2006.
56 people signed the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the majority of it.
The Fourth of July is the most popular holiday for grilling out (68 percent), followed by Memorial Day (52 percent) and Labor Day (51 percent)
John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress, signed the declaration first but his signature was so large it left little room for the others. The term "John Hancock" is still used as a slang term for a signature in the US today.
The Continental Congress actually voted for independence on 2 July 1776. John Adams, in his writings, noted that 2 July would be the date remembered in American history and be marked with fireworks and celebrations
Croatia was the first country to recognize the United States in 1776
The youngest signer, at age 26, was Edward Rutledge of South Carolina. There are no counties named Rutledge.
Founding Father John Adams would turn down invitations to July 4 celebrations, believing that July 2 (the date the Continental Congress voted for American independence) was the correct date to celebrate Independence Day.
The “Star Spangled Banner” was originally titled "Defense of Fort McHenry." Its melody is based on an English drinking song called “to Anacreon in Heaven.”
The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal.
On every July 4, the Liberty Bell is symbolically tapped 13 times by children who are descendants of Declaration signers, honoring the original 13 states.
The Liberty Bell did not ring out on July 4th 1776, but rather four days later to announce the first public reading of the document.
The tradition of using fireworks on the Fourth of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day.
The oldest signer, at age 70, was Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania. Franklin County, Pa., had an estimated population of 154,835 on July 1, 2018. There are 24 counties named Franklin in the United States.
In 1870, The U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees, though it wasn't until 1941 that Congress declared Independence Day to be a paid federal holiday.
The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the the Declaration of Independence.
A note written upside down on the back of the Declaration of Independence document reads: "Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776." Who wrote the note is unknown, though it is thought to have been used as a label.
Charles Carroll, who represented Maryland, was the last surviving signer of the Declaration. He died in 1832 at the age of 95
The Declaration of Independence was signed by only two people on July 4 1776 - John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most added their signatures on August 2 1776
One-half of the potatoes made for chips or salad at an Independence Day cookout were grown in Idaho or Washington.
There is a 49 percent chance that the beans on an American plate for a Fourth of July picnic came from North Dakota or Michigan.
The estimated number of hot dogs eaten by Americans on the Fourth of July is 150 million.

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