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Famous, old and historical photos, documents, maps and paintings with related historical events, famous people and context. Take a trip back in time to see more than 100 years of Fourth of July celebrations including how our troops celebrated while deployed overseas. Today in HistoryThis Jan. 31, 1983 file photo shows actor Andy Griffith posing in Los Angeles to promote his upcoming CBS-TV film, "Murder in Coweta County". Griffith, whose homespun mix of humor Today is Thursday, July 4, the 185th day of 2019. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today's Highlight in History: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was Happy Fourth of July! The holiday, which celebrates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, has been an official federal holiday since 1870. But United States On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. The Constitution provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States. U.S. won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60- Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law The Associated Press 6 mins ago Here's a look at what happened on this date in history. On July 4, 1965, more than two dozen LGBTQ activists demonstrate in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia in one of the earliest gay rights demonstrations in the United States. This Week in History: July 2 or July 4? – The History of the Real Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2. But Congress later designated July 4 as the day Americans celebrate. And that made John Adams mad. An Israeli raid at Entebbe airport in Uganda rescues 105 hostages. Vintage Photos Show July Fourth Through The Years In All Kinds Of Weather Rain or shine, the day comes every year. Here's how July Fourth celebrations have looked, in all sorts of weather. Fourth of July Celebrations: Picturing This Week in History June 30 – July 6 Here's a look back in time through The Associated Press photo archives. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and Biggest seaweed bloom in the world, the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico after algae explosion due to deforestation and fertiliser. Largest earthquake in California in 20 years 6.4 magnitude near Ridgecrest. 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 On July 4, 1960, a historic event took place at Fort McHenry National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland. This day marked the first official raising of the American flag featuring 50 stars, symbolizing the addition of Hawaii as the 50th state. Celebrated on Independence Day, this event was a significant moment of national pride and unity. The American flag has evolved over the years with Hamas is open to a ceasefire. But Netanyahu says there's no room for Hamas in postwar Gaza Featured Today in History: July 3 Tammy Talley 1 min ago 1 of 2 Historical events for the 4th of July. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on July 4. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York. In 1817, construction of the Erie Canal began in Rome, New York. Find out what happened today or any day in history with On This Day. Historical events, birthdays, deaths, photos and famous people, from 4000 BC to today.
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