American Independence Day Fireworks Show
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Unlike our country, the United States National Day is not called "National Day". The most authentic name is "Independence Day". July 4th of each year is the annual Independence Day in the United States.
On this day, Americans eat hot dogs and apple pie, watch fireworks, and barbecue. So, what are they actually celebrating?
Various celebrations
Various celebrations
Americans will say that the standard answer to this question is, "We are celebrating our independence, or celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence."
The Declaration of Independence was drafted and signed by the founding fathers of the United States and
The Declaration of Independence declared independence
The United States located in southern North America was originally a settlement of Indiana people, but since the end of the 15th century, Britain began to immigrate to this continent. From the 17th to the first half of the 18th century, Britain established 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America, and strengthened oppression and exploitation of the colonial people, arousing resistance from the local people and the emerging bourgeoisie. In 1775, the people of 13 colonies in North America began to launch the War of Independence that overthrew British colonial rule, forming the " Continental Army ", with Washington as commander-in-chief. On July 4, 1776, the colonial representatives held the Second Continental Conference on Philadelphia , passed the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson, and officially announced the establishment of the United States of America.
The Declaration of Independence is a programmatic document for the people of British North American colonies to declare independence. It declares to the world: "A unionized colony will be a free and independent country from now on."
In September 5th after the publication of the Declaration of Independence, the main force of the British army was defeated in Yorktown and was forced to make peace with the United States. In 1783, the Peace Treaty of Paris was signed, officially recognizing the independence of 13 colonies from Britain.
Franklin Roosevelt once delivered a speech on this day. Independence Day also became a politician and celebrity to give speeches, a day to celebrate American traditions and values
American Independence Day
Grand fireworks show
"Independence Day" On this day, from Manhattan, New York to the Hollywood Amphitheater, the whole of the United States is shrouded in a sea of grand fireworks.
The largest and oldest one is the Macy's 4th of July Firework Show, sponsored by Macy's Department Store in the United States, in 1958.
The largest and oldest fireworks show started in 1958, sponsored by Macy's in the United States
Hollywood Amphitheater performance
Messi's Independence Day New York Fireworks Show
Messi's Independence Day New York Fireworks Show
2000 Century Millennium Fireworks Show, Macy's is anchored in East River (East) River) and , , six barges launched a total of more than 60,000 fireworks, making it the largest fireworks show to date, with an estimated 3 million people watching it live.
In addition, Independence Day is also a good time for elected officials and other public figures to deliver speeches to celebrate American traditions and values.
1788, founding father James Wilson (James Wilson) delivered a speech at the Independence Festival celebration rally held in Philadelphia, calling on citizens to ratify the draft Constitution: "The people of a free and civilized country establish and ratify a political system, and the people of the country exercise their highest power for the first time - to exercise their sovereignty, unprecedented and unrestrained."
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In addition, for the celebration of "Independence Day", family, friends or neighbors gather in the backyard for barbecue is a very common way. Some form a small family band to participate in the parade, and some family grandparents and grandchildren sing and dancing while dancing. Various floats, model cars, acrobatic cars and children's toy cars lined up with a happy crowd in a vast array of people. The scene was spectacular and people often gathered in parks or public places to celebrate the festival together.
Various celebrations
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