In the United States, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. On that day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.  Four days later, on July 8, 1776, colonists gathered in Philadelphia to hear the Declaration read. Afterward, they celebrated the nation's first "Independence Day." In following years, Independence Day celebrations were held throughout the country on July 4th. It was not declared a legal holiday, however, until 1941.

American Facts... 

  The first American Flag was sewn by Betsy Ross in its traditional red, white and blue colors.
The famous crack in the Liberty Bell rendered the bell unringable in 1846.
The American Bald Eagle has been a national symbol of the United States since 1782.
Geographically, the United States is the world's third largest country after Russia and Canada.
The 13 stripes on the US flag represent the original colonies - the 50 stars represent the 50 states.
The National Anthem of the United States is The Star-Spangled Banner 

 

Online Games:

     50 States Puzzle

     Explode the Fireworks

     United States Geography Quiz

     Sliding Flag Puzzle

 

 

Other Cool Sites:

National Council on Fireworks Safety 

Fourth of July  links for patriotic music, read documents like the Magna Carta and the Constitution

U.S. History.org  Brings American history to life on the Internet for visitors worldwide

White House  All about the residence of the president

 

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Terri Stahlheber © 2001-2008.