Most widely known as the 4th of July or Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution from 1775-1783. In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies who were then fighting in the revolutionary struggle, weighed in on a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd,...
