What is American Independence Day?

Independence Day is one of the major legal holidays in the United States, which falls on July 4th every year to commemorate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. 1776.

The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, 1776 was revised by the Special Committee of the Continental Congress on July 4th, and signed by john hancock, President of the Continental Congress. At the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, it was clearly pointed out that all men are born equal and have the natural right to pursue happiness and freedom. The crimes committed by British colonists on the American continent are vivid; Finally, the United States of America solemnly declared its independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence is a great document with world historical significance. The day when the Declaration of Independence was adopted has also become a festival that the American people will always commemorate, and it has been designated as the American Independence Day.

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Celebration on 4 July 2003

The United States is located in the south of North America. It was originally a settlement of Indians. From the end of 15, Spain, Netherlands, France and Britain began to immigrate to North America. From the17th century to the first half of the18th century, Britain established 13 colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America, which strengthened the oppression and exploitation of the colonial people and aroused the resistance of the local people and the emerging bourgeoisie. 1775, the colonial people of North America 13 started the war of independence to overthrow British colonial rule, and formed the "Continental Army" with George Washington as the commander-in-chief. 1776 On July 4th, colonial representatives held the second continental congress in Philadelphia, and adopted the Declaration of Independence, officially announcing the establishment of the United States of America.

The Declaration of Independence is a programmatic document for the British colonial people in North America to declare their independence, which Marx called "the first declaration of human rights". The Declaration of Independence declared to the world that "a unified colony will be a free and independent country from now on". The drafter of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson, a bourgeois Democrat. The declaration was signed by 56 representatives from various colonies. The title of the declaration is the joint declaration of thirteen American States. The full text of the declaration is about 2500 words, which is divided into three parts. The first part expounds the basic principles of bourgeois revolution and puts forward the famous principles of human rights. The declaration states: "All men are created equal, and the Creator has endowed them with certain inalienable rights, including the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". The second part condemns the tyranny of the British colonial authorities. The third part declares the independence of 13 colony, establishes an independent country and severs all political relations with Britain. The Declaration of Independence reflected the desire of the colonial people in North America for freedom and independence, inspired the self-confidence and pride of the American people, and greatly encouraged people from all walks of life to rise up and participate in the War of Independence. The Declaration of Independence won the sympathy and support of people from all over the world and promoted the bourgeois revolution in Europe, especially the French Revolution and the French Declaration of Human Rights.

In September of the fifth year after the Declaration of Independence was issued, the main force of the British army was defeated in Yorktown, and was forced to make peace with the United States. 1783 signed the Paris Peace Treaty, officially recognizing the independence of 13 colony from Britain. The first bourgeois republic appeared in America. Later, July 4th was designated as the National Day of the United States. On this day every year, grand ceremonies, songs and dances, sports and parades are held all over the United States. The early independence day celebrations were mainly parades and speeches, sometimes with a certain religious color. Later, outdoor activities such as sports competitions were added. Once, the American people set off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate the National Day. After the 20th century, in order to prevent personal accidents and fires, the government explicitly cancelled this form. Every Independence Day, the bells of churches and churches all over the United States will ring, and the first sound is liberty bell in Philadelphia.

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A large-scale parade was held in Washington to celebrate American Independence Day.

The early celebrations of Independence Day were mainly parades and speeches, with a certain religious color. Later, outdoor activities and sports competitions were added. Setting off firecrackers and fireworks was once very popular, but it was cancelled after the 20th century to prevent danger.

Independence Day is a very lively holiday in America. On this day, church bells rang all over the United States to commemorate American independence. The first bell is liberty bell in Philadelphia. Residents all over the country spontaneously held celebrations and parades, and some dressed up as old priests riding horses or noble ladies sitting in ancient carriages held makeup parades; Some formed a small family band to participate in the parade, and some grandparents and grandchildren of the whole family sang and danced while dancing. All kinds of floats, model cars, acrobatic cars and children's toy cars, in the mighty parade, happy people lined up. The scene is spectacular. After the parade, people usually gather in parks or public places to celebrate the festival. In the music, people dance or have a picnic on the ground, businessmen are busy selling souvenirs, politicians take the opportunity to make campaign speeches, and children play various games on the grass, showing a scene of festivals all over the United States.

[Edit this paragraph] Independence Day, a legal holiday in the United States.

July 4th Independence Day is one of the major legal holidays in the United States. 1776 On July 4th, the Declaration of Independence drafted by Jefferson was formally adopted at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, solemnly declaring the independence of the United States of America from Britain. The Declaration of Independence is a great document with world historical significance. The day when the Declaration of Independence was adopted has also become a festival that the American people will always commemorate, and it has been designated as the American Independence Day. The United States is located in the south of North America. It was originally a settlement of Indians. From the end of 15, Spain, Netherlands, France and Britain began to immigrate to North America. From the17th century to the first half of the18th century, Britain established 13 colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America, which strengthened the oppression and exploitation of the colonial people and aroused the resistance of the local people and the emerging bourgeoisie. 1775, the colonial people of North America 13 started the war of independence to overthrow British colonial rule, and formed the "Continental Army" with George Washington as the commander-in-chief. 1776 On July 4th, colonial representatives held the second continental congress in Philadelphia, and adopted the Declaration of Independence, officially announcing the establishment of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence is a programmatic document for the British colonial people in North America to declare their independence, which Marx called "the first declaration of human rights". The Declaration of Independence declared to the world that "a unified colony will be a free and independent country from now on". The drafter of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson, a bourgeois Democrat. The declaration was signed by 56 representatives from various colonies. The title of the declaration is the joint declaration of thirteen American States. The full text of the declaration is about 2500 words, which is divided into three parts. The first part expounds the basic principles of bourgeois revolution and puts forward the famous principles of human rights. The declaration states: "All men are created equal, and the Creator has endowed them with certain inalienable rights, including the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". The second part condemns the tyranny of the British colonial authorities. The third part declares the independence of 13 colony, establishes an independent country and severs all political relations with Britain. The Declaration of Independence reflected the desire of the colonial people in North America for freedom and independence, inspired the self-confidence and pride of the American people, and greatly encouraged people from all walks of life to rise up and participate in the War of Independence. The Declaration of Independence won the sympathy and support of people from all over the world and promoted the bourgeois revolution in Europe, especially the French Revolution and the French Declaration of Human Rights. In September of the fifth year after the Declaration of Independence was issued, the main force of the British army was defeated in Yorktown, and was forced to make peace with the United States. 1783 signed the Paris Peace Treaty, officially recognizing the independence of 13 colony from Britain. The first bourgeois republic appeared in America. Later, July 4th was designated as the National Day of the United States. On this day every year, grand ceremonies, songs and dances, sports and parades are held all over the United States. The early independence day celebrations were mainly parades and speeches, sometimes with a certain religious color. Later, outdoor activities such as sports competitions were added. Once, the American people set off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate the National Day. After the 20th century, in order to prevent personal accidents and fires, the government explicitly cancelled this form. Every year on Independence Day, the bells of churches and churches all over the United States will ring, and the first sound is liberty bell in Philadelphia.