In 4th of July 2024, USA Celebrates Independence Day

Independence Day is an official holiday of the federal government within the United States that commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. In 1776, the Continental Congress declared the 13 American colonies no longer a part of the British monarchy and were independent and free. It was announced by July Day, two days after the Congress decided to vote for secession.

When is Independence Day?

Independence Day, the 4th of July is the National Day of the United States of America. The holiday is federal. It is also a public holiday across all 50 states as well as other US territories during July Fourth.

In 2020, when Independence Day falls on a Saturday, the Friday preceding will be recognized as an official Federal Holiday. The holiday will also be an official State Holiday in 46 states and Washington DC as Massachusetts, New York, and Texas celebrate a weekend holiday on a weekend, as well. Rhode Island will observe a State Holiday on the following Monday. In 2021, as Independence Day will fall on Sunday, the next Monday will be celebrated as an official Federal Holiday and it will be the first State Holiday in all states except for Texas.

Since this is an official Federal holiday not just will libraries and schools close, but a majority of state and federal offices will be closed as well. the mail will cease to be delivered on Independence Day. deliveries of mail on Independence Day

A brief background

Historical Background Legal separation between Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain during the American Revolution took place on July 2, 1876, when The Second Continental Congress adopted an act in the Declaration of Independence which Richard Henry Lee, a Virginian who had suggested in June, declaring that the United States free from Great Britain. Congress was then forced to refer to the Declaration of Independence as an explanation for their decision. It was written in the hands of Thomas Jefferson and a Committee of Five. Congress deliberated the Declaration and then revised its text before adopting the document a few days later on July 4.

John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail the day before in July: The 2nd of July 1776 is the most significant date in American history. I'm inclined towards believing that the next generation will commemorate the occasion as a major anniversary. It is a day that marks salvation. must be commemorated by dedicating it solemnly to the God of Heaven.

From this point on, it is expected to be celebrated with pomp, parades sports events, fireworks bonfires, fireworks, and illuminations from the beginning to the end on the continental continent. Adams predicted two days out. It was the date that Adams predicted for his Declaration of Independence was July 4 rather than July 2. This is the day that Americans have always been celebrating their independence. Historians debated for a long time whether Congress members had signed the Declaration of Independence in July even though Thomas Jefferson and John Adams later claimed that they did this.

History of Independence Day

On July 4 1776 on July 4th, 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence.

The signature of the Declaration in and of itself wasn't completed until August however, the Fourth of July holiday is considered to be the official day of U.S. independence.

Although Philadelphians commemorated the anniversary of independence's first year in 1777 by having a spontaneous celebration within the city of Philadelphia The first documented usage of the term "Independence Day" was not until 1791 and Independence Day celebrations only became popular following during the War of 1812.

In the the 1870s Independence Day became the most significant celebration of the secular calendar on the American calendar. It was then transformed into the Fourth of July today.

In 1870 the U.S. Congress made Independence Day a non-paying holiday for federal employees however the day didn't come until 1941 when Congress made Independence Day a federally-paid holiday.