Independence-day Apr 2026

: After years of "taxation without representation" and restrictive British laws like the Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts, the 13 American colonies rebelled against King George III.

: While we celebrate on the 4th, the Continental Congress actually voted in favor of independence on July 2, 1776 . John Adams famously predicted this date would be the "great anniversary Festival". independence-day

: The first anniversary was marked in Philadelphia with a 13-gun salute and fireworks. : After years of "taxation without representation" and

: Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration, which was formally approved on July 4th. It was not signed by most delegates until August 2, 1776. Evolution of the Holiday : : The first anniversary was marked in Philadelphia

Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in 1776.