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What is the true meaning of 4th of July?

The Fourth of July marks the day that the Continental Congress, our revolutionary government at the time, met in Philadelphia and formally separated from the British Empire by declaring the thirteen constituent states of the United States of America to be “free and independent.” By any measure, this was an extraordinary feat.

What does the 4th of July really represent?

The 4th of July is a national holiday in the United States of America. Also known as Independence Day, the 4th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which solidified the American colonies' resolution to fight for their independence from Britain. One may also ask, what is Independence Day and why do we celebrate it?

What does the Bible say about 4th of July?

Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. — The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me … This Fourth of July is yours, not mine …

What does the 4th of July mean to you?

The Fourth of July is a celebration of America. It is a celebration of freedom – freedom to believe what we want, freedom to speak what we feel and the freedom to choose. We are free to disagree...