Independence Day of America: interesting facts

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The United States celebrates the 241 anniversary of independence from Great Britain on Monday. On this occasion, parades, picnics and fireworks are held throughout the country.

Have you ever wondered why this particular day is so dear to Americans? What really happened to 241 a year ago and still remains so important to American identity today?

Metro combined all the events and singled out the moments that are necessary to know about the greatness of the Independence Day of America.

What is this?

4 July is known as Independence Day in the USA. This is a federal holiday, which marks the proclamation of US independence from Britain

Most Americans call Independence Day after the date of the holiday - the Fourth of July.

How was the story?

The United States proclaimed the independence of 2 on July 1776 by decision of the Continental Congress. The Declaration of Independence from Britain was signed on 4 in August of the same year, 442 days after the start of the American Revolution. At that time, the population of 13 colonies was approximately 2,5 million people.

In a letter sent to British King George II with an official explanation of why the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from the British Empire, a list of charges against the king was given.

Among the 27 items listed in the Declaration were the placement of large British military units on the territory of the colonies, the cessation of trade between the colonies and the rest of the world, the introduction of taxes without the consent of the local population and the suspension of the activities of local legislatures.

The main issues were taxation and lack of control over their actions, which marked the beginning of the war against the British.

“He refused to rule the colonies, declaring depriving us of his defense and starting a war against us,” the document says. “He robbed us at sea, devastated our shores, burned our cities and deprived our people of life.”

Despite the difficult history of relations, the UK has for many years remained a close ally and partner of the United States - one of the countries with which America maintains a special relationship. In 2015, trade between countries amounted to $114,1 billion.

By a strange coincidence, the second and third presidents of the United States - John Adams and Thomas Jefferson - died on the same day, July 4, 1826, the 50th Independence Day of the United States.

How to celebrate?

For the first 12-20 years, Independence Day was practically not celebrated - the young state had too many worries.

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Independence Day is a big holiday when friends and loved ones get together for barbecues and picnics. Typical activities include hot dog eating contests, baseball games and fireworks displays.

Washington and DC are full of tourists who come to see the true Declaration of Independence at the National Archives.

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