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Happy 4th Of July! As You Celebrate Today, Enjoy A Real History Of Our Nation’s Holiday
July 4, 2011 I hope your 4th Of July Holiday is full of family, friends and fun! I recently read a report stating that fewer and fewer Americans know the full history of today's holiday so I thought it would be fun to share.
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776,