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Also known as the Fourth of July, this date’s history marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning July 4th, 1776, independence from Great Britain was declared.
A vote for this independence was proposed by Richard Henry Lee originally in June of 1776, just after the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain.
This declaration explains the decision of the separation on July 4th, of which Thomas Jefferson was the author. He was one of the Committee of Five.
Upon finalization, John Adams stated to his wife in a letter that this was cause for a great celebration. He wanted a parade, games, bonfires, sports, and shows to commemorate the day. And, today, the 4th of July, or Independence Day, is celebrated generally in the same manner. There are parades, barbeques, games, carnivals, and picnics.
The United States elected two of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as Presidents. They were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is a strange fact that both of them died on July 4th, 1826, which was the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration.
Other strange coincidences regarding the 4th of July date also occurred. For instance, James Monroe, who was the fifth President of the U.S., died on July 4th, 1831. And the 30th President of the U.S., Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4th, 1872. He was the only President who was born on Independence Day.
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