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The Continental Congress voted for independence from the British on July 2, 1776. John Adams believed that the second of July should have been the date of the federal holiday.
The fourth of July has been recognized as our national holiday since it is the date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The Fourth of July officially became a federal holiday in 1870. |
Discover the American Revolution
The American Revolution: Official National Park Service Handbook
At over two dozen national parks, the American Revolution awaits discovery. The essays in this handbook are a tool in the process of rediscovering the American Revolution. Written by eminent historians, they dissect the American Revolution from a variety of scholarly points of view. Celebrate over 225 years of independence by adding this handbook to your library, and by visiting the national parks of the American Revolution! |