Independence Day (United States)

Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

Background

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

Fourth of July (band)

'Fourth Of July was an indie rock band from Lawrence, Kansas. Frontman Brendan Hangauer began writing eventual Fourth of July songs as early as 1999—initially with a solo project in mind—but the band came together and began performing live in 2002. They are currently with Range Life Records. The band consists of Brendan Hangauer (vocals, guitar), Patrick Hangauer (bass), Kelly Hangauer (keys, trumpet, vocals), Brian Costello (drums), Brendan Costello (guitar). Some of their early marketing push came through posting their videos on YouTube.

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Fourth of July (tomato variety)

The Fourth of July tomato variety is a common cultivar of tomato plants. This is the earliest variety of non-cherry type tomatoes which might be ripe by the Fourth of July, in a typical climate.

The plant

Fourth of July tomatoes grow on indeterminate plants with regular-type leaves that are between 2 and 5 inches long and up to 3 inches wide.

The tomato

The Fourth of July tomato plant produce 4-ounce tomatoes that are bright red. This variety of tomato is usually ripe 49 days after transplanting in the ground. While Fourth of July tomato plants are one of the earliest varieties of non-cherry tomatoes, they will continue to produce tomatoes until late summer to early fall, and in some ideal weather conditions they will produce up to the first frost.

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Fourth of July (disambiguation)

Fourth of July usually refers to Independence Day in the United States.

Fourth of July or 4th of July may also refer to:

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