Two days later, on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence ... Some people wave the flag in their yards, but others wave mini American flags to celebrate—especially at parades and festivals.

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night ...

“An expression of the American mind," according to Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence was approved on the evening of 4 July 1776 following three days of debate amongst the Continental ...