Independence Day

2022 - 7 - 4

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What is 4th of July? Why Americans celebrate Independence Day ... (iNews)

Fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies are all associated ...

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.” Historians have long disputed whether members of Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence on 4 July, even though Jefferson, Adams and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote they had signed it on that day. It commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States, which was signed by Congress on 4 July 1776.

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4th July: When is Independence Day? Why do Americans celebrate ... (The Scotsman)

comments. HAVE YOUR SAY. There are some holidays that are shared around the world, like Eid, Christmas, and other traditions that people celebrate in the ...

By 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognise July 4th as a state celebration. As it’s known as Fourth of July, the date of Independence Day is self-explanatory, falling on July 4th each year. Nonetheless, July 4th is the date that has been celebrated since 1776.

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America Celebrates Independence Day (Voice of America)

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are hosting a Fourth of July barbecue for military families on the South Lawn of the White House Monday ...

Many believed the country should celebrate on July 2, the anniversary of the vote. Representatives of the colonies actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are hosting a Fourth of July barbecue for military families on the South Lawn of the White House Monday afternoon.

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What is 4th of July in the United States? History and How it is ... (Economic Times)

4th July is celebrated as independence day in the US, as this is the day its author Thomas Jefferson signed the declaration of independence in 1776.

The decorations are usually in the colors of the American flag – red, white, and blue. The decorations are usually in the colors of the American flag – red, white, and blue. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Nevertheless, the country celebrates the 4th of July as its national independence day. Two days later, it was signed by Thomas Jefferson, who later on became the 3rd president of the US. Thus, 4th July marks the Independence Dayof the US.

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Is 'Independence Day' on Netflix? Where to Watch 'Independence ... (Decider)

Also starring Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Vivica A. Fox, aliens, and Randy Quaid, this seasonal favorite centers on an ...

IS INDEPENDENCE DAY ON NETFLIX? If you’re in the mood to watch a classic Fourth of July movie, Decider’s here to help you stream the 1996 Will Smith classic Independence Day. I’m baaaack!”).

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How to watch Independence Day on Independence Day (Space.com)

If you're wanting to stream the alien invasion thriller starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum then you're in luck as the movie is available on numerous ...

If you haven't already got an Amazon Prime (opens in new tab) or Hulu (opens in new tab) subscription, you should consider getting one and not just because of this movie. Destroying the cities of New York, Los Angeles and Washington as well as London, Paris and others, survivors are sent out in convoys towards area 51 where they must come up with a plan to defeat the enslaving alien species. If you're wanting to stream the alien invasion thriller starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum then you're in luck as the movie is available on numerous platforms.

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A Turbulent U.S. This July 4, but Many See Cause To Celebrate (TIME)

Independence Day arrives at a time when the U.S. is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection and awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion ...

But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. That is an essential glue of constitutional democracy.” - The Fall of Roe and the Failure of the Feminist Industrial Complex “Moral courage as a locus for Americans to place hope,” he said, “the willingness to stand up for what is right and true in spite of negative consequences to oneself. “I used to actually be up there every year. But for many, July 4 is also a chance to set aside political differences and to celebrate unity, reflecting on the revolution that gave rise to history’s longest-lived democracy.

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A polarized U.S. celebrates Independence Day (Reuters)

DeShanna Neal's 7-year-old son stopped standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag in school, questioning whether the United States of America ...

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Only white men signed the Declaration of Independence, and most, like its main author Thomas Jefferson, owned Black slaves. "I'm not turning my back on America," Patterson said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com "He said, 'I will only stand when Black lives matter,'" said Delaware native Neal, 40, a Black, queer mother of two transgender girls and a son she describes as gender non-conforming. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

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Joe Biden says 'best days still lie ahead' as US marks Independence ... (BreakingNews.ie)

In the US, July 4 is a day for taking off work, flocking to parades and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks.

“That is an essential glue of constitutional democracy.” “Moral courage as a locus for Americans to place hope, the willingness to stand up for what is right and true in spite of negative consequences to oneself,” he said. “Independence Day doesn’t feel like much of a celebration when our basic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are on the chopping block,” tweeted New York attorney general Tish James, a Democrat. “Today, I encourage you to imagine what this nation could be if and when we live up to our values.” “Make no mistake, our best days still lie ahead.” Independence Day doesn’t feel like much of a celebration when our basic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are on the chopping block. “The Fourth of July is a sacred day in our country – it’s a time to celebrate the goodness of our nation, the only nation on Earth founded based on an idea: that all people are created equal,” President Joe Biden tweeted.

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U.S. Independence Day celebrations marred by Illinois shooting (The Hindu)

Independence Day celebrations in the United States were disrupted by reports of a shooting at a parade in a Chicago suburb.

Fears of yet another mass shooting rose as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its independence and the bonds that still hold it together. “The Fourth of July is a sacred day in our country — it’s a time to celebrate the goodness of our nation, the only nation on Earth founded based on an idea: that all people are created equal,” President Joe Biden tweeted earlier on Monday. “Make no mistake, our best days still lie ahead.” Authorities have not officially reported any casualties, but witnesses described seeing bloodied bodies apparently covered with blankets.

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LPGA Memorable Independence Day Moments | LPGA | Ladies ... (LPGA)

With her victory, she inspired an entire generation to take up the game of golf, including the likes of Inbee Park, So Yeon Ryu, Na Yeon Choi, and In Gee Chun ...

In a David and Goliath playoff for the ages, Hilary Lunke became the first qualifier to win the U.S. Women’s Open at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in 2003. A record 13 years after winning her first U.S. Women’s Open title, Meg Mallon mounted a Sunday charge at the Orchard Golf Club to win once again in 2004. With her victory, she inspired an entire generation to take up the game of golf, including the likes of Inbee Park, So Yeon Ryu, Na Yeon Choi, and In Gee Chun who followed in the footsteps of their fellow countrywoman in winning the U.S. Women’s Open. It also earned her a rare place in history as she joined Babe Zaharias as only the second woman to capture two majors after the age of 40. The U.S. Women’s Open has often been staged during the Fourth of July weekend in not just a nod to the game’s history but also the nation’s past. World Golf Hall of Fame member Susie Maxwell Berning captured her first of three U.S. Women’s Open titles at the 1968 U.S. Women’s Open at Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Berning held off Mickey Wright, a four-time winner of the U.S. Women’s Open, to win wire-to-wire and three-strokes clear of the field.

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On Independence Day, These Packers Played for Army, Navy, Air ... (Sports Illustrated)

In honor of the Fourth of July, these members of the Green Bay Packers played at the nation's military schools.

He calls his wife, ‘I’m running home, have the flag ready.’ He ran home, got the flag, brought it back, handed it to Bryan, and Bryan runs down the tunnel in the north end zone, hands it to me, and I literally grab the flag, turned around, and stepped out on the field. After serving his two-year military obligation, he joined the Packers in 2000. He spent two years with the Giants but was released, played four games for the Packers and was released again, then re-joined the Giants. He didn’t record any stats with Green Bay but tallied more than 4,200 all-purpose yards in his six NFL seasons. Defensive tackle Bob Kuberski (1995-1998): Kuberski was a seventh-round pick in 1993. He played 11 NFL seasons with 138 starts, including 16-start seasons for the Packers from 2001 through 2004. He started all 12 games during his lone season with the Packers.

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