Independence Day

Juli 4-th is the birtday of the USA. This national

holiday ia called Independence Day. It is the

anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Independence Day celebrates what the Declaration proclaims, 'All people are equal and have the right to live in freedom. ' The thirteen original colonies wanted freedom from the high taxes charged by Britain.

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Written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by

Congress on July 4, 1776, this document declares

independence from the rule of the King of England.

It is the birth of the New World. On that day, bells

rang and guns were fired. Three Presidents died on

July 4-th, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826 and James Monroe in 1831.

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Today, many communities, small and large, begin

the 4-th of July celebrations by having a parade.

People come and stand or sit at the adge of the

main street of town. They wave small USA flags, the Stars and Stripes.

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These parades are usually very simple with children in wagons and grandpas in old cars. Of course, there are school bands marching and horses prancing. Politicians and other community leaders dress up as clowns and join the parade to toss candy to the spectators.

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In the afternoon, neighbors and friends gather to

share an outdoor meal. Everyone brings food to

share; potato salads, hamburgers, chocolate cake

and often, homemade ice-cream. Men play

horseshoes, teenagers play basketball, and

children play hide and seek or tag. There are pie-

eating contests to see who can eat the most pie, without using hands of forks, in five minutes.

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As night falls on Independence Day, people enjoy

fireworks. The sparkling colors and interesting

patterns are always entertaining and delightful. You

can hear the crowd exclaims, "Ooh, ah, look at that one. "

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According to Jane Smith of Truckee, California, "I

love the 4-th of Jule celebrations in my community.

They are held at the local college. In the afternoon,

the community symphony plays patriotic songs and

marches. In the evening, fireworks are set off over

the lake and are coordinated with the music. On this day, we are glad to be living in the USA. "

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Independence Day is important to the USA as your birthday is to you.