Fireworks over the Hudson River on the Fourth of July, New York
Fireworks over the Hudson River on the Fourth of July, New York (© New York on Air/Shutterstock)
Happy Independence Day!
Today the sky sparkles with shades of patriotism as our nation celebrates its Independence Day! The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates from the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776. The Founding Fathers proclaimed that the colonies were now unified, independent, and sovereign states, no longer under the authority of Britain's King George III.
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