Independence Day
noun
: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence
specifically
: July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
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For Israeli Jewish citizens, the times move intensely from Passover, the holiday of freedom; to tragic Holocaust Memorial Day; to Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror; to the triumphant celebrations of Independence Day; to the anniversary of the Six Days War.
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Eetta Prince-Gibson, TIME, 4 June 2024
The longest running African American holiday, Juneteenth is also known as Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
Fireworks were used for the first ever Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, according to HIstory.com.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Fittingly, Jeff was in the middle of shooting Independence Day: Resurgence when his son was born.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Many Americans take the week of July 4th off to extend their Independence Day celebrations.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
SeaWorld San Diego will also hold its own annual Independence Day fireworks display on the Fourth.
Discover Mission Bay will host a variety of fun activities throughout the long, holiday weekend.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
Peak grass pollen levels will likely occur around Independence Day, per the report.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
Eetta Prince-Gibson, TIME, 4 June 2024
The longest running African American holiday, Juneteenth is also known as Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
Fireworks were used for the first ever Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, according to HIstory.com.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Fittingly, Jeff was in the middle of shooting Independence Day: Resurgence when his son was born.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Many Americans take the week of July 4th off to extend their Independence Day celebrations.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
SeaWorld San Diego will also hold its own annual Independence Day fireworks display on the Fourth.
Discover Mission Bay will host a variety of fun activities throughout the long, holiday weekend.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
Peak grass pollen levels will likely occur around Independence Day, per the report.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
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