The Congress officially declared America’s liberation from the control and independence of Britain on the fourth of July of 1776.
As it made that day every year its Independence Day, and a national holiday in 1941, in order to celebrate this day, which is known as the Fourth of July.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN’S INDEPENDENCE
During the British occupation of America, the first battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April of 1775, when a small number of Americans decided to liberate and independence from the grip of Great Britain, and were considered radicals, and in the middle of 1776 the number of those calling for independence increased.
And this is due to the increase and escalation Hostility and hatred against Britain, and the publication of the article by Thomas Paine entitled Common Sense led to an escalation of revolutionary sentiments.
During the Continental Congress meeting on June 7, which was held in the Pennsylvania State Council in Philadelphia, which later became Independence Hall, Richard Henry Lee presented a proposal calling for the independence of colonial territories, which led to intense debate and the postponement of the vote decision, then resulted in an official statement explaining the justifications. On July 2, Congress voted affirmatively on Richard’s decision, and two days later the Continental Congress formally declared independence.
AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS
Although America’s Independence Day is a historic day, it has become one of the largest celebrations and holidays that all states celebrate, expressing their joy by launching fireworks, holding parades, barbecues, concerts, and going to outdoor recreational picnics, and holding a league For baseball games, as well as family gatherings.
Celebration is characterized by wearing red, white and blue hats, and using cups of the same color. On this day, citizens prefer to eat many dishes, such as: cheesecake, marshmallows, sausages, and a lot of pizza.
