US Independence Day, which, as you know, is celebrated on July 4, is the main holiday of the United
States - in fact, the birthday of the nation, the birthday of America as a free and independent country
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The official name of the holiday is Independence Day, but most Americans call it simply by date - Fourth of July or Fourth July
Why US Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
According to official American historiography, on July 4, 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was signed. It was a joint decision of 13 British colonies, which were located on the east coast of the North American continent and fought long ago with the sovereign. The fact is that the enterprising colonists wanted to print their own money, but they absolutely did not want to pay taxes to the British crown with gold and silver
USA Independence Day: why July 4th is celebrated, interesting facts, holiday traditions
US Independence Day, which, as you know, is celebrated on July 4, is the main holiday of the United States - in fact, the birthday of the nation, the birthday of America as a free and independent country
The official name of the holiday is Independence Day, but most Americans call it simply by date - Fourth of July or Fourth July
Why US Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
According to official American historiography, on July 4, 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was signed. It was a joint decision of 13 British colonies, which were located on the east coast of the North American continent and fought long ago with the sovereign. The fact is that the enterprising colonists wanted to print their own money, but they absolutely did not want to pay taxes to the British crown with gold and silver
As they say, word for word ... the war began, which soon grew into a private financial issue and turned into a war of independence from the metropolis
And on July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, the representative body of the rebellious colonies, approved the Declaration of Independence, the document in which the territories fighting for independence were first named the United States
However, the final signing of the historical document took place two days later - on July 4. Two days were required to agree on and eliminate various inaccuracies. On July 4, 1776, this Declaration was signed by the leaders of the Continental Congress, among whom were the founding fathers and future presidents of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Interesting Facts in US Independence Day
Jefferson and Adams, who in turn were presidents of the United States, died on the same day — July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of a historic declaration. Perhaps the founding fathers just went over a bit - on this day in the USA, the celebration of independence was celebrated especially violently. Fifth US President James Monroe also died on July 4, but after five years in 1831. And the thirtieth American president Calvin Kullidzh was born on July 4, and it was in 1872
As celebrate US Independence Day
US Independence Day is an official holiday and a paid day off. The holiday is celebrated very widely - both at the official level and at home. As in many other countries - for Americans, Independence Day - this is a good reason to eat and how to drink, and preferably in nature. Therefore, in the course of picnics, barbecue and other pleasures in the format of open air
Across the country, as well as in places where many Americans live, parades, charity fairs, costume processions and carnivals, concerts, sports competitions, etc. are held
On this day, America is painted in the colors of the national flag - white, red and blue. Also various star-striped outfits and accessories are in fashion - from ties and socks to hats and costumes. At the same time, the Americans are singing patriotic songs and, of course, the national anthem with tears and not without anguish
Exactly at noon at all American military bases they organize “salute of unity” - for this they solemnly firing from the main cannon. And in the evening, in all American cities and villages, the sky is lit up with breathtaking fireworks, some of which are even indicated in the Guinness Book of Records as the very best
USA Independence Day at the cinema
There are a lot of films related to the US Independence Day. The most famous are considered fantastic action movie “Independence Day” 1996, directed by Roland Emmerich, the main role in which was played by Will Smith. The film tells how a gang of unsympathetic aliens attacked the Earth on one unkind day on July 4, who put a lot of effort into spoiling the holiday for the Americans. The matter ends with the fact that everything is final and clarified - there is no such force that could prevent the Americans from drinking and eating on Independence Day, in any case, the filmmakers say so. By the way, in 2016, Emmerich made a remake of his own work
Another famous film dedicated to Independence Day is Oliver Stone’s powerful 1989 anti-war drama “Born on the Fourth of July.” It was after this film that the star of Tom Cruise ascended on the cinema-skyline
