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When Did Fireworks Become a Fourth of July Tradition?
The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...
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Fourth of July: Fun facts about Independence Day
On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...
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In Congress, July 4, 1776: 13 colonies declare freedom from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...
The Fourth of July should remind us how dearly bought our freedoms are: editorial
The Fourth of July reminds us of how precious and dearly bought our freedoms are -- and why they’re worth protecting. So let ...
Where did Fourth of July traditions originate? Here's some history.
From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.
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A Reminder of What the 4th of July Means
It's crucial today to acknowledge that for 249 years thousands of Americans have fought to protect the ideas of the American ...
Tulsa's Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution hold "Let Freedom Ring" celebration
The Tulsa chapter of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution held their "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony to celebrate ...
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THE COLONIES.; A History of the Thirteen American Ones.*
The latest volume in the series of The Story of the Nations" is a creditable and valuable work. The two volumes have been prepared for the purpose of telling the story of the American Colonies in ...
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Life in the Colonies: Work - MSN
The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.