The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
The history behind the celebration of the Fourth of July Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses the significance of the holiday and how it came to be. 1 year ago Towns opt for drone shows over 4th of July fireworks Salt Lake City officials said the city chose drones to be “conscie...
President Biden stayed away from presidential politics at the White House's Fourth of July festivities with active-duty military families. In a speech, Biden asked the country to unify and defend democracy. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Kristian Ramos join CBS News to discuss if a mes...
Using absence of rainfall as a proxy for participation in the event, we find that days without rain on Fourth of July in childhood shift adult views and voting in favor of the Republicans and increase turnout in presidential elections. The effects we estimate are highly persistent throughout ...
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John Adams Predicts Celebrations Fireworks have along and colorful history, but the story of how they became ubiquitous on July 4 dates to the summer of 1776, during the first months of theRevolutionary War. On July 1, delegates of theContinental Congresswere in Philadelphia, debating over whethe...
For example, Santa Clara, California hosts the "All-City Picnic and Parade," where participants dress up as fruits and vegetables to celebrate the region's agricultural heritage. Presidential Appearances: Over the years, several U.S. Presidents have participated in July 4th parades. For instance,...
racial unrest bubbled in urban centers. For many Americans, this Fourth of July wasn’t marked by Sousa marches and patriotism, but rather a skeptical view of the government’s actions, domestically and abroad, let alone of traditional American values and celebrations. The air simmered ...
presidential election as a stand-in for the assassinated Robert F. Kennedy. The subsequent McGovern–Fraser Commission fundamentally altered the presidential nominating process, by greatly increasing the number of caucuses and primaries and reducing the influence of party insiders. The McGovern–Hatfield...
The July Fourth holiday generally unites Americans in their shared love of country, but the 2024 version comes against a backdrop of deep political polarization and a divisive presidential race. In Boston, where tens of thousands were expected to enjoy the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, maestro...