Speech on US Independence Day 2025: Every year, July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s a day of The American Revolution (1775–83) was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies, which won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and many North American colonists. The following day, the Lee Resolution for independence was adopted by 12 of the 13 colonies, New York not voting. Immediately afterward, the Congress began to consider the Declaration. Adams and Franklin had made only a few changes before the committee submitted the document. US Independence Day 2025: July 4 history, significance, and traditions explained On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted As the extraterrestrial adversary's indestructible flying saucers wreak havoc on our planet from end to end killing millions, the end of the human race is near--and what is even more certain--we, the powerless and unprepared earthlings, are utterly defenceless. Hiller and Levinson are caught up in the shockwave and debris of the mother ship's explosion, but are able to return to Earth unharmed, crash-landing the alien fighter in the desert close to Area After the dust settled, Resurgence left plenty of loose ends about the characters and where their story might go from here. Let's dive into what movie's final moments might mean for Earth, but be On July 2, 1996, an extraterrestrial mother ship enters Earth's orbit outside the Moon and deploys its flying saucers; each 15 mi (24 km) in diameter, over major cities worldwide. I was asked to make a presentation for my 3rd year JHS students about the US's Independence Day, aka The 4th of July. Feedback and thumbs ups are appreciated if you do end up using this presentation. NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — The city’s most iconic summer celebration returns for its 49th year on Friday. The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show will light up the skies over the East The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the Hasrat Mohani was the first person in Indian History who demanded 'Complete Independence' (Azadi-e-Kaamil), at the 1929 session of the Indian National Congress, the Purna Swaraj declaration, or "Declaration of the Independence of India" was promulgated, [8] and 26 January was declared as Independence Day in 1930. [8] Despite the widespread destruction, Independence Day ends on an uplifting note, emphasizing human resilience. The ending of 1996's Independence Day is just as over-the-top as the rest of the iconic 1996 sci-fi/action epic, but it also speaks to the underlying core theme of the film. Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This document announced the separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, July 4, 1776, and the alarm for freedom was sounded at Independence Hall with the Liberty Bell. Americans rejoiced as word spread throughout the newly declared independent states. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright This Independence Day tribute brings the heat - with vintage firepower, legendary beasts, and one bold message at the end: USA PBA News Toil, Blood, and Treasure: Revisiting the Meaning of Independence Day History is complicated; the celebration of great historical moments is much simpler. This year when we picnic, attend parades, and watch fireworks to mark the Fourth of July, we can also take a moment to consider the context of nearly a quarter millennium ago. US Independence Day: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson. Thursday-Friday, July 3-4 • West Bountiful • Independence Day Celebration. Thursday’s events include a carnival, 5 to 8 p.m.; food trucks from 6 to 10 p.m.; a concert by The 3 Amigos and
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