Independence Day

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Independence Day
July 4, 1776
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Celebrations and Originations

• Independence Day is celebrated on July 4.
• We celebrate Independence Day because we won our
  freedom over Great Britain during the
  Revolutionary War on July 4, 1776.

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Symbols

• Some symbols of Independence day are fireworks,
  American flags, Uncle Sam, the Seal and many
  people march in parades!

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Customs

• People wear red, white and blue because those are
  the colors of America. Others hang American
  flags up. Usually people have fireworks and they
  march in parades.
• Some families like to have barbecues and watch
  the fireworks show from beaches or rooftops.

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Bibliography

• Happy BirthdayAmerica!.onlineAvailablehttp//ww
  w.usacitylink. usa/
• Independence Day.onlineAvailablehttp//www.usis
  .usemb.se/Holidays/ celebrate/independ.html
• 3 Symbols of U.S. Government The Great Seal of
  the United States.onlineAvailablehttp//www.ben
  sguide.gpo.gov/ 3-5/symbols/seal.html

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By Emily and Dimple