8 Facts About Fourth of July

The fourth of July marks the Independence day in America commemorating the adoption by the declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring independence from the kingdom of great Britain. It is a holiday marked by patriotic displays.
Here are 8 facts about the holiday

1. Families celebrate the day by hosting or attending a picnic or a barbecue.
2. Decorations for celebrations are generally colored red, white and blue.
3. Cities often celebrate with a parade in the morning and a firework display at night.
4. The population of the US during the first Independence day was 2.5 million and the current population is 311 million. 
5. The declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776. You can read the full text of the declaration by clicking here. 
6. The major objections to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation. 
7. Independence day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
8. The first reading of the declaration of Independence was done by Colonel John Nixon on July 8, 1776. 

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Sources: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml

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