America’s Independence Day holiday doesn’t actually celebrate the day that colonial independence was declared (that occurred on July 2nd). It celebrates the day the Declaration of Independence (a type of Petition of

On this day each year, the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That document declared independence from Great Britain. Not everyone in the colonies

Like many countries, the United States celebrates a national holiday to recognize its birth as a sovereign nation. In America’s case, the date is July 4th, the date in 1776 when a

Almost every country in the world sets aside a day to celebrate its heritage and history. For the United States, that day is the Fourth of July. For Americans, the Fourth of

Although yesterday (Sunday) was officially Independence Day in the United States, it is being observed today so that people can enjoy a day off from work. Most countries around the world celebrate

Although tomorrow is the actual anniversary of America’s declaration of independence from Britain, many companies are giving their employees the day off today to celebrate. After all, what good is a holiday

In the United States, the 4th of July is a time of picnics, parades, and fireworks. It commemorates America’s declaration of liberty and the right of individuals to pursue happiness. The Fourth

Readers of this blog live all over the globe. For those living outside of the United States, you may not be aware that today America celebrates the day its founding fathers signed