xPink.Pixel.Princessx 0 Posted July 4, 2010 A little about the 4th JulyIndependence Day also known as 4th of July is the birthday of the United States of America. It is celebrated on July 4th each year in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress - July 4, 1776. The day they announced to the world that the 13 colonies no longer belonged to Great Britain. Independence Day was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. On July 4, 1777, the night sky of Philadelphia lit up with the blaze of bonfires. Candles illuminated the windows of houses and public buildings. Church bells rang out load, and cannons were shot from ships breaking the silence. The city was celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of the United StatesThe Fourth of July soon became the main patriotic holiday of the entire country. Veterans of the Revolutionary War made a tradition of gathering on the Fourth to remember their victory. In towns and cities, the American flag flew; shops displayed red, white, and blue decorations; and people marched in parades that were followed by public readings of the Declaration of Independence. In 1941, Congress declared July 4 a federal legal holiday.The 13 Colonies wereConnecticutDelawareGeorgiaMarylandMassachusetts BayNew Hampshirerockets New JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaVirginia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velvetcat1001 0 Posted July 4, 2010 I cant wait tell all the fireworks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinenomine 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July to all Americans hereHave a wonderful day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasijab 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July ...have a great day everyone and enjoy spending time with your families xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy Independence Day to my friends in the US. We're not doing much, although I am American by birth. I do remember how we used to participate in the 4th of July parade in the small Midwest town where I spent my summers.Oh the memories. It was also on the 4th of July where I sang my very first solo. I was 8 at the time and sang Country Roads by John Denver and I sang it accapella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lea75 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy independance day to all our American friends, hope you all enjoy your celebrations xxxTiddly Winks wrote:Oh the memories. It was also on the 4th of July where I sang my very first solo. I was 8 at the time and sang Country Roads by John Denver and I sang it accapella. I'm not into country music at all, but have to say I totally love that song! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiki Lolo 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicky69 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July to all the American members hope you have a wonderful day.Hoping all the best for all my American sporting boys today (ok they are all MotoGP riders but meh). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obbyz 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th July!Hi everyone! Long time no see :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myladyyawo 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July to all of my American friends Hope you all have a wonderful day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 4, 2010 Happy 4th of July to all my wonderful pet friends in the USA! I hope you see some great fireworks tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kokonee 0 Posted July 4, 2010 Special thanks to all you non-Americans who have wished us Happy Independence day! Tonight are fireworks! Yippie!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
