July 4th Celebrating our Independence
 

Independence Day July 4th
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress successfully voted to become independent from Great Britain.

It's been more than 200 years since the White House first hosted a July 4th party in 1801.

Fireworks have been part of the Fourth of July since the very beginning, as the initial celebrations featured cannon salutes and a firework exhibition with 13 rockets.

The Star-Spangled Banner is America's national anthem and the song of the day on July 4. It was adopted as the national anthem on March 3, 1931.

The Liberty Bell is tapped thirteen times on the Fourth of July to honor the original colonies.

Independence Day celebrates American freedom by remembering the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom, the wisdom of those crafting the Declaration of Independence. Celebrate and enjoy family barbeques, firework displays and most of all our wonderful country.

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Thanks, Steve, enjoy your day and family too.

The 4th...
 

We are having a cookout in the afternoon....slow cooking a pork roast right now. Will finish on the smoker....along with the usual fixins.

Yankee Doodle Dandy at 5.30 on TCM.

Enjoy your 4th.

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