It is the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Celebrating the day became common only after the War of 1812.

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On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

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