The Fourth of July (Independence Day)
Independence Day is also known as the Fourth of July. It is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the Declaration of Independence, which happened on July 4, 1776, and that was when the United States of America was created! You can see the piece of paper with the Declaration on it at the Natioal Archives Museum. On Independence Day, people often see fireworks shows, go swimming, and wear red, white, and blue, which are the colors of the American flag.
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