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Why Do We Celebrate 4th of July? And Why Many Black Americans Choose Not To
The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the Continental Congress’s signing of the ...
Early prints of the American Declaration of Independence on display temporarily in New Hampshire
Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where ...
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Rediscovering America’s First Declaration of Independence
What struck me most was learning more about the Mecklenburg Declaration – a bold statement of independence signed on May 20, ...
One Senior Place: Fun facts about Independence Day
While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...
Love history of July 4 more than fanfare and fireworks? Perhaps these events are for you
Two free dramatizations will bring the revolutionary spirit of the 18th century back to life in Quincy on July 4. How to ...
When do you celebrate America's independence? July 2? July 4? July 9? Or Aug. 2?
This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...
Is the stock market open on the Fourth of July — and will it close early on July 3? What about FedEx, UPS and mail delivery?
Happy birthday, America! Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the ...
What’s open, what’s closed on Fourth of July in the Lehigh Valley
Department of Motor Vehicles: All driver license and photo centers will be closed Friday. Customers can still access driver ...
Bunker Hill? Preservationists offer tour of Second Seminole War battle this July 4 weekend
Florida and Palm Beach County history is not entirely separate from the events leading to the American Revolution and the 13 ...
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Utah kicks off America250: Celebrating 250 years of independence with year-long festivities
Utah getting ready to party like it’s 1776. Tuesday, marks the beginning of a year long celebration as we prepare for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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How Dallas acquired an original copy of the Declaration of Independence and where it is
This original copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed on the night of July 4, 1776, is on permanent display at the Dallas Public Library.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor) A sacred piece ...