Background The great Virginian leader, Richard Henry Lee had proposed American independence resolution in British Assembly during the American Revolution.
The congress voted in the favor of the resolution and on July, 2 1776, British colonies have been separated legally from American colonies.
Soon after the voting in favor of the declaration, Congress began to revise the declaration which was originally proposed by a committee consisting of five members with Thomas Jefferson as a chief author of the declaration.
The declaration was finally approved on 4th of July and America became one of the greatest democratic countries of the world.
4th of July is often characterized as bonfires, bell ringing and solemn processions.
Customs and Traditions Patriotic displays are often closely associated with Independence Day.
You will also get the privilege to watch summer themed festivals as well on this occasion.
As it's a federal holiday therefore all federal institutions remain closed on 4th of July.
Political leaders usually celebrate this day by making patriotic speeches about history, culture and vision of the country.
Families celebrate this great event by arranging barbecue parties in their lawn with their friends and relatives.
Young and old, decorate their homes and streets with flags and ribbons of blue, red and white colors in accordance with American flag.
Carnivals and parades are often held in the morning whereas firework takes place during evening at important places like town squares and parks.
Magnificent firework display takes place in almost every state and it is also accompanied by national anthem and other patriotic songs like, "This Land is your Land", "America the Beautiful", etc.
The lyrics of these songs often remind us the era of revolutionary war or the great World War of 1812.
People also like to buy fireworks for their personal usage but some states have banned fireworks as well due to safety considerations.