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A guide to celebrating the American holiday, Fourth of July

Officially known as Independence Day in America, 4 July is a national holiday that marks when the Declaration of Independence was passed.  Why do Americans celebrate on Fourth of July?  Dating back to the 18th Century during the American Revolution, on 4 July the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Nowadays, Fourth…

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