The Fourth of July is a celebration of America’s Independence Day. Firework shows, parades, concerts, games, and carnivals are an integral part of the celebration.
U.S. citizens celebrate history and traditions in public and private events throughout the country.
4th of July Quotes
I believe in America because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.
Wendell Willkie
America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.
President Harry S. Truman
America, to me, is freedom.
Willie Nelson
America is a tune. It must be sung together.
Gerald Stanley Lee
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Patriotic Fourth of July Quotes
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.
Patrick Henry
Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.
John F. Kennedy
Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.
Albert Camus
The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice; their choice.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Liberty is the breath of life to nations.
George Bernard Shaw
All great change in America begins at the dinner table.
Ronald Reagan
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.
William Faulkner
May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely than this our own country.
Daniel Webster
America means opportunity, freedom, power.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
4th of July Quotes About Freedom
Nothing of importance happened today.
King George III, King of England wrote on July 4, 1776
America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens.
President George W. Bush
I believe in America because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.
Wendell L. Wilkie
Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
Benjamin Franklin
Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.
Marquis de Lafayette
OOH and AHH!
Everyone at a fireworks display.
Patriotic Sayings
My patriotic heart beats red, white, and blue.
Unknown
True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.
Clarence Darrow
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.
Voltaire
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences of attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.
President Thomas Jefferson
Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.
President John F. Kennedy
You cannot conquer America.
William Pitt
For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
Nelson Mandela
Funny July 4th Quotes
It’s the Fourth of July weekend, or, as I call it, Exploding Christmas.
Stephen Colbert
Happy 4th of July. I hope you take this time to celebrate one of the most important things about being an American: 3-day weekends.
Ellen DeGeneres
A traditional Independence Day picnic means a menu of hot dogs charred into cylinders of industrial-grade carbon and hamburgers so undercooked that when people try to eat them, they leap off the plate and frolic on the lawn like otters.
Dave Barry
The best thing about July 4th is you don’t have to buy people stuff that they don’t like and will never use.
Melanie White
Let’s not forget why we celebrate the 4th of July; it is the day Will Smith saved us from the aliens.
Unknown
Enjoying colorful fireworks tonight? Thank Aluminum, Barium, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sodium and Strontium.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.
George Bernard Shaw
It’s important to remember why we celebrate July 4th – because they let us off work.
Melanie White
One-Liners
Today marks a historic date in our country. Happy 4th of July to everyone. The day Will Smith saved us from Aliens.
Ahhh, on the 4th of July. The day when trips to the hospital start with the words Hold my beer and watch this.
There’s nothing like celebrating America’s independence by spending hundreds of dollars on Chinese fireworks.
It took 100 years for Congress to make the 4th of July an official holiday. The same amount of time it takes them to do anything now.
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Never look for leftover fireworks in your car with a lighter. The good news is I now have a sunroof.
If you have never shot bottle rockets from a beer bottle at your drunk friends on the 4th of July then you are not enjoying your freedom to the fullest.
Happy 4th of July!
Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It commemorates the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress announced the formation of the United States of America by the 13 American colonies.
Americans celebrate the day in different ways. This includes fireworks, carnivals, parades, picnics, baseball games, barbecues, fairs, concerts, political ceremonies, and even family reunions.
Independence Day Wishes
On this special day, let us come forward and make a promise to take our nation on the path of prosperity so that people can live happily. Happy Independence Day to all.
Make this 4th Of July memorable by counting the blessings and appreciating our freedom.
This Independence Day, take a step back and cherish your life and the country you live in while appreciating the sacrifices people made to give us independence today.
This Independence Day, let’s bring forth a new wish to craft beautiful tomorrows for ourselves.
Enjoy the blessings of freedom and independence, but also do your part and work hard to appreciate it.
We are lucky to be born in an independent America famous for its rich culture and traditions.
July 4 Messages
Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.
As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we honor the courageous men and women dedicated to preserving it.
Best wishes to your family on this Independence Day. Take pride in being a citizen of this wonderful country. Have a great time with love, happiness, and peace.
This Independence Day brings forth a new hope to make tomorrow’s most beautiful and cherished. Wishing everyone a very happy 4th of July.
On this special day, let’s make a promise to lead our nation on a path of prosperity & peace.
May our country always flourish and celebrate many more years of independence. Wishing you all a very happy and blessed independence day.
The 4th of July is a day to rejoice, be proud, and salute all those brave warriors who fought for the freedom of our country. No amount of appreciation will be enough to thank them. Have a great 4th of July.
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 in the U.S. is a national holiday. Nearly all federal institutions close for the day. Traditional celebrations include wearing red, white, and blue clothing, fireworks, barbecues, and parades.
The Star-Spangled Banner shows up on clothing and napkins, and the American Flag hangs on poles. Americans celebrate Independence Day to commemorate their victory over Great Britain and the resulting freedom.
Perhaps the biggest celebration is at the National Mall in Washington DC, where a fireworks display highlights the festivities. PBS covers the biggest fireworks display along with the free annual concert on the west lawn of the Capitol Building on July 4 in a show called “A Capitol Fourth.”
What is the 4th of July?
Happy Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July, 1776. The day has been celebrated as a federal holiday since 1941, and the tradition goes back to the American Revolution. The War of 1812, several decades later, pitted the U.S. against Great Britain again.
History of the Fourth of July
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. Thus, America became independent 2 days earlier than July 4, 1776. However, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the colonies on July 4th.
John Adams, a Founding Father, the first vice president, and the second president of the United States, wanted July 2 to be celebrated as the day of the birth of American independence. Thus, he struggled to change the date from the beginning. He didn’t appear at many of the July 4th events. Interestingly, both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of Independence Day.
Richard Henry Lee drafted the resolution for independence, which led to the Declaration of Independence, which was almost unanimously voted in favor. The vote of independence may have taken place on July 2. But, the 4th of July became the day of celebrating American independence.
Very few colonists openly supported independence during the initial years of the American Revolutionary War. The support gained momentum after Thomas Pain published Common Sense in January 1776.
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In Spanish
“El Cuatro de Julio” is the Spanish way of saying July Fourth. It is worth noting the role of Spain in the independence of America. Spain was an ally of France and declared war on Britain.
It provided support to the American forces in the form of munitions and supplies. Jose Monino y Redondo, the then Prime Minister of Spain, was vocal in his support of the Revolution.
How old is America, and How old is the USA?
The history of the United States of America and America is the same. The history of the US can be traced back to the prehistory of the Native Americans. The current-day population of America arrived in the early 17th century. The French and Spanish formed small settlements along the Mississippi River, in Florida, on the Gulf Coast, and in the southwest. Most of the early settlers were from the UK.
Most of the early settlers were farmers, and gradually many industries were formed. Cities began to be established on the coast, and trade began to grow. The colonies that eventually formed the United States were settled in 1732, and by 1770 all 13 British colonies had a population of over 2.1 million.
The 13 colonies announced their separation from the Britain colonialists on July 2, 1776, and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1976. Interestingly, New York City first abstained from signing but later voted to support it.
Thus, the US celebrated the first anniversary of its independence on July 4, 1977, which involved just gunshots fired in the morning and evening. The Massachusetts General Court recognized the state’s celebration of independence in 1781.
Fireworks Shows
Fireworks displays became an integral part of the independence day celebration from the very beginning. Different states included it as part of the celebration in different years. Philadelphia and Boston included fireworks displays in the celebrations in 1777.
John Adams made the prediction that Independence Day will become the greatest holiday in the country. He famously made this prediction in a letter he sent to his wife. He thought the day should feature pomp and parade, guns, sports, bells, games, illuminations, and bonfires.
The use of fireworks spread slowly in some states. For example, it took decades after the Revolution for New York and New England to use fireworks. However, firing muskets and cannons was a part of the celebration in most states.
By the early 19th century, pyrotechnics had developed significantly. Fireworks featured different colors and shapes. Consequently, this made the occasion more spectacular and vibrant than ever before.
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Inspirational Fourth of July Quotes
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
Elmer Davis
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
Abraham Lincoln
The essence of America, that which really unites us, is not ethnicity, or nationality, or religion. It is an idea, and what an idea it is—that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.
Condoleezza Rice
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
Laughter is America’s most important export.
Walt Disney
One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.
Alexander Hamilton
The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world.
Michelle Obama
My father described this tall lady who stands in the middle of the New York harbor, holding high a torch to welcome people seeking freedom in America. I instantly fell in love.
Yakov Smirnoff
Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Abraham Lincoln
Courageous Quotes
In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.
Barack Obama
Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.
John Dickinson
True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom, and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth.
Eleanor Roosevelt
We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their plows but to secure liberty for their souls.
Robert J. McCracken
Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, and the spirit of men, and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else, like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Celebration Quotes
You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.
Erma Bombeck
Happy 4th of July! Drink until you see stars… and stripes!
Unknown
The United States is the only country with a known birthday.
James G. Blaine
My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.
Val Sainsbury
I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun.
James Lafferty
By Claire Olson
Claire is a writer living in Chicago.
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