The 4th of July holds a special significance in the hearts of Americans. In 2022, the day marks the 246th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. While highlighting the freedom of the thirteen US colonies from British rule, the day notes a significant federal holiday in the United States of America.
The tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July goes way back to the 18th century when the Second Continental Congress in the US has adopted the Declaration of Independence.
On July 2, 1776, around 12 out of the 13 American colonies officially planned to separate from Great Britain and demanded independence via a vote by the Continental Congress.
In addition, just two days after this petition, all thirteen American colonies voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence, with which they declared their independence from the British crown. The British Empire made its first permanent American colony in 1607 at Virginia’s Jamestown.
Before 1776, all 13 colonies were subjected to British law and had to pay high duties for the import of goods like sugar, coffee, tea, or spirits. This scenario created an increasing dissatisfaction with the British crown, leading to this historical event.
This is why the Fourth of July celebration marks the founding fathers’ signing of the America’s Declaration of Independence. The renowned statesman and diplomat, Thomas Jefferson along with the political philosopher Benjamin Franklin, were among the many names who renounced British rule and pronounced the North American colonies as free states.
And it was after this that the United States of America was born. Americans celebrate Independence Day by organising parades and barbeques. People wear clothes and paint themselves in red, white, and blue colour, which are the colours of the American flag.
Furthermore, in the history and tradition of the US, fireworks are considered the most important part of the Independence Day celebrations.
