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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 ...
Next 4th of July will be America's 250th birthday. How Tennessee plans to celebrate the semiquincentennial
This time next year, the nation will be filled with pride and patriotism as the United States marks its 250th birthday.
At George Washington’s home, dozens become citizens on July 4th
The U.S. naturalization ceremony at George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate included remarks by Arnold ...
History and patriotism collide at Fort Steuben’s 4th of July celebration
It’s the fourth of July, and towns across the country are celebrating with fireworks and festivities. One local town is ...
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Fourth of July 2025
On July 4th, 1776, delegates from thirteen of Britain's North American colonies adopted a resolution "that these United ...
Where to watch July 4th fireworks shows in the LA area, June 28-July 6
The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m ...
From a homicidal shark to fighting off an alien invasion. Here's the ultimate July 4 movie marathon
The story has a place in the Fourth of July line-up because the story follows Forrest Gump, a man with a lower IQ from ...
Will mail be delivered on 4th of July? Stock exchange open? What's open and closed in RI
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...