
Summer Freedom
Independence
Day 2009
Independence Day
In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is
a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence
in 1776. It is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics and various
public celebratory events. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of
July since 1777.
Stories for
the Fourth of July
Stories from the war of independence, and the signing of the declaration of
independence. Great family reading for the fourth of july.