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Wikipedia: Independence Day (United States) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
Provides a brief history of the holiday, along with trivia and an overview of traditions. |
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A Capitol Fourth - http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/history.html
Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS. |
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The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy - http://www.wilstar.net/holidays/july4.htm
Patriotic MIDI files and U.S. historical documents. |
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Fourth of July Celebrations Database - http://www1.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm
Offers an extensive history of the holiday, complete with chronologies, an overview of oral traditions, historic speeches, legislation, and stories. |
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Colonial Hall: The Biographies of the Founding Fathers - http://www.colonialhall.com/biography.php
Features biographical sketches of many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Sketches are reproduced from the book Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, originally published in 1829. |
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Independence Day on the Net - http://www.holidays.net/independence/
Includes the story of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, virtual fireworks, and downloadables. |
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Independence Day - The 4th of July - http://wilstar.com/holidays/july4.htm
Includes historical documents and patriotic music. |
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The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day - http://www.heritage-flag.com/flagday.htm
Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens. |
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4th of July Fun - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/2366/
Family site includes clip art, poetry, Victorian postcards, patriotic posters, craft ideas, and kids activities. |
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Independence Inn - http://www.geocities.com/IndependenceInn/index.html
Includes ideas for cookouts, history, and links. |