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San Diego, Calif. (July 4, 2005) - Fireworks light up the San Diego skyline during a 4th of July celebration. The 20-minute display was launched from a barge moored in San Diego Bay. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Scott Taylor (RELEASED), Image: 050704-N-9500T-001.jpg High Resolution Image

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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Two hundred thirty one years ago, Congress gathered in Philadelphia to declare our independence from Great Britain. John Hancock and 55 other patriots signed this Declaration, pledging their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to the cause of freedom.

To this day, the Declaration of Independence is frequently quoted because its principles and values define us as a nation. Its author, Thomas Jefferson, asserted that certain truths are self-evident. Among these truths is the idea that all citizens have certain rights, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are unalienable -- no government can take them away.

Today we look back at these gifts of freedom and independence and we admire our founders for their wisdom and foresight. America still stands for the ideals they set forth in our Declaration of Independence. Those ideals and the experiment in self-government that began in Philadelphia with such hope and promise have, in the intervening years, served as an inspiration to people around the world.

This Fourth of July, let us all take a moment to reflect on the meaning of our independence, and on what is required to preserve it. I salute each and every one of you for your sacrifice and service, and I extend my sincere thanks to your families whose strong support is so critical to our success. Your dedication ensures our freedom and keeps us safe, and the American people are grateful for your noble efforts. You are worthy heirs to the patriots who fought for our independence, and I am honored to serve as your Secretary.

SECNAV's Independence Day Message to the Fleet, Story Number: NNS070702-17, Release Date: 7/2/2007 4:25:00 PM. By Honorable Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy

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Washington, D.C. (July 4, 2005) - Fireworks burst above the Washington Monument in celebration of America's 229th birthday. Citizens joined together from all over the United States to participate in the annual National Mall festivities and fireworks display. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Kristin Fitzsimmons (RELEASED), Image: 050704-N-5608F-020.jpg High Resolution Image

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"We...solemnly Publish and Declare, that these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be, Free and Independent States."

-Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted these words, and a new nation was born. This new nation promised to secure the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for each and every one of its citizens. "In order to form a more perfect Union...and secure the blessings of liberty," for itself and its posterity, the United States of America established a government of democracy to fulfill that promise. Today, America continues to uphold its ideals and is a symbol of freedom and democracy for the entire world.

Join us this Fourth of July in celebrating America's 231st birthday in the Nation's Capital. Nowhere else is this celebration as significant as in the place where America's ideals are most visibly expressed within some of our nation's most treasured memorials and where our country's democratic institutions fulfill America's promise. We celebrate 231 years of democracy and the continuing promise of freedom.

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Celebrating the 4th of July, Happy Independence Day, America! Fireworks are shown from the 2005 celebration at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo Robbin Cresswell) High Resolution Image

6/14/2007 - Lackland Air Force Base, Texas -- Get ready to celebrate freedom and say "Happy Birthday, America" as Team Lackland gears up for the 29th annual Star Spangled Festival on July Fourth in the base amphitheater.

The gates are slated to open at 3 p.m. for the general public, and "the festivities promise to be a fun-filled evening for the entire family," said Sandra Hillard, 37th Services Division. A free concert titled "The Fly-By" showcasing Tops in Blue will feature a musical tribute to 60 years of proud U.S. Air Force history. The show kicks off at 8 p.m.

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The festival wraps up with a 20-minute fireworks extravaganza starting at 9:45 p.m.

The celebration will also have fun activities for all ages, including game booths, a kiddie carnival, paintball and DJ tent. There will also be plenty of food booths available.

Visitors will only be allowed entry to the base through the Gateway East Gate located off of S.W. Military Drive. Parking is free.

All festival attendees must have valid photo identification and current proof of car insurance. No backpacks, coolers, video cameras or pets (other than assistance or guide dogs) are allowed on the event grounds.

For more information, call 37th Services Marketing and Publicity at 671-3906. Lackland Air Force Base

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Guests enjoy the fireworks at the conclusion to Miami's "Salute to Florida's Military Heroes" at Bayfront Park July 10. by Sgt. Lisa Lotter.

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We...solemnly Publish and Declare, that these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be, Free and Independent States."

-Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted these words, and a new nation was born. This new nation promised to secure the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for each and every one of its citizens. "In order to form a more perfect Union...and secure the blessings of liberty," for itself and its posterity, the United States of America established a government of democracy to fulfill that promise. Today, America continues to uphold its ideals and is a symbol of freedom and democracy for the entire world.

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How the Fourth of July was Designated as an "Official" Holiday

The United States observes no national holidays, that is, holidays mandated across all 50 states by the Federal government. The United States Congress and/or President can only legally establish an "official" holiday for its "federal" employees and the District of Columbia. States and municipalities are free to adopt holidays enjoyed by the federal government or to create their own.

This can be accomplished in several ways, either through enactment of a law issued by a state legislature or by an executive proclamation, that is, by order from a state governor. As an act of confirmation, it is possible as well that a city may enact an ordinance regarding the celebration of the Fourth of July or any other holiday. As stated in theWorld Almanac (1998, p. 315), however, "in practice, most states observe the federal legal public holiday."

The first "official" state celebration of the Fourth as recognized under resolve of a legislature occurred in Massachusetts in 1781. Boston was the first municipality (city/town) to officially designate July Fourth as a holiday, in 1783. Alexander Martin of North Carolina was the first governor to issue a state order (in 1783) for celebrating the independence of the country on the Fourth of July. In 1870 the first federal legislation was passed giving federal employees a "day off" from work, but without pay. Fourth of July Celebrations Database

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TITLE: High above, over a true "home of the brave," the floating folds of the Star Spangled Banner symbolize the American way of life to soldiers in training for the battles that will bring freedom to an unhappy, wartorn world, Fort Knox, Ky. "The Star Spangled Banner" (MP3 - 908 KB)

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History: In 1814, about a week after the city of Washington had been badly burned, British troops moved up to the primary port at Baltimore Harbor in Maryland. Frances Scott Key visited the British fleet in the Harbor on September 13th to secure the release of Dr. William Beanes who had been captured during the Washington raid. The two were detained on the ship so as not to warn the Americans while the Royal Navy attempted to bombard Fort McHenry.

At dawn on the 14th, Key noted that the huge American flag, which now hangs in the Smithsonian's American History Museum, was still waving and had not been removed in defeat. The sight inspired him to write a poem entitled Defense of Fort McHenry; later the poem was set to music that had been previously composed for another song by a Mr. Smith.

The end result was the inspiring song now considered the national anthem of the United States of America. It was accepted as such by public demand for the next century or so, but became even more accepted as the national anthem during the World Series of Baseball in 1917 when it was sung in honor of the brave armed forces fighting in the Great War.

The World Series performance moved everyone in attendance, and after that it was repeated for every game. Finally, on March 3, 1931, the American Congress proclaimed it as the national anthem, 116 years after it was first written.

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Head Quarters, New York, July 9, 1776.

Parole Manchester. Countersign Norfolk.

John Evans of Capt. Ledyards Company Col McDougall's Regiment--Hopkins Rice of Capt. Pierce's99 Company Col Ritzema's Regiment having been tried by a General Court Martial whereof Col. Read was President and found guilty of "Desertion," were sentenced to receive each Thirty-nine Lashes. The General approves the Sentences and orders them to be executed at the usual time and place.

[Note 99: Capt. Jonathan Pearsee(?). There was a Capt. William Perce of the Dutchess County, N. Y, Minutemen and a Captain Pierce (first name not given) in the Seventh Regiment of Dutchess County Militia.]

Passes to go from the City are hereafter to be granted by John Berrien, Henry Wilmot and John Ray Junr. a Committee of the City appointed for that purpose--Officers of the Guards at the Ferries and Wharves, to be careful in making this regulation known to the Sentries, who are to see that the passes are signed by one of the above persons, and to be careful no Soldier goes over the Ferry without a pass from a General officer.

The North River Guard to be removed to the Market House near the Ferry-Stairs, as soon as it is fitted up.

The Hon. Continental Congress having been pleased to allow a Chaplain to each Regiment, with the pay of Thirty-three Dollars and one third pr month--The Colonels or commanding officers of each regiment are directed to procure Chaplains accordingly; persons of good Characters and exemplary lives--To see that all inferior officers and soldiers pay them a suitable respect and attend carefully upon religious exercises. The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger--The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavour so to live, and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country.

The Hon. The Continental Congress, impelled by the dictates of duty, policy and necessity, having been pleased to dissolve the Connection which subsisted between this Country, and Great Britain, and to declare the United Colonies of North America, free and independent States: The several brigades are to be drawn up this evening on their respective Parades, at Six OClock, when the declaration of Congress, shewing the grounds and reasons of this measure, is to be read with an audible voice.

The General hopes this important Event will serve as a fresh incentive to every officer, and soldier, to act with Fidelity and Courage, as knowing that now the peace and safety of his Country depends (under God) solely on the success of our arms: And that he is now in the service of a State, possessed of sufficient power to reward his merit, and advance him to the highest Honors of a free Country.

The Brigade Majors are to receive, at the Adjutant Generals Office, several of the Declarations to be delivered to the Brigadiers General, and the Colonels of Regiments.

The Brigade Majors are to be excused from farther attendance at Head Quarters, except to receive the Orders of the day, that their time and attention may be withdrawn as little as possible, from the duties of their respective brigades.

George Washington, July 9, 1776, General Orders

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The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country. It appears in many government institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America. The eagle appears on the president’s flag, the mace of the House of Representatives, military insignia, and billions of one-dollar bills.

The bald eagle first appeared as an American symbol on a Massachusetts copper cent coined in 1776. Since then it has appeared on the reverse side of many U.S. coins, notably the silver dollar, halfdollar and quarter, as well as the gold coins which were christened the eagle, half eagle, quarter eagle, and double eagle.

For six years, the members of Congress held a bitter dispute over what the national emblem should be. It wasn’t until 1789 that the bald eagle was finally chosen to represent the new nation.

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"In the darkest days of the Depression, they dreamed of orderly hygienic cities and houses. ... They looked ahead to safe, fast travel on luxurious streamlined aircraft, trains, buses, ships, and automobiles. Unlike modern architects, whose utopias rarely develop beyond the drawing stage, the first American industrial designers were able to build their model city, the 1939 New York World's Fair." The 1939 New York World's Fair

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4th of July Minutemen

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Minutemen

The Minute Man, a statue by Daniel Chester French erected in 1875 in Concord, Massachusetts.

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Minutemen is a name given to teams of select men from the Massachusetts militia, who vowed to be ready for battle in a minute's notice. These teams constituted about a fourth of the entire militia, and generally were the younger and more mobile, serving part of network for early response to any threat. Minuteman Paul Revere spread the news that "the Regulars are coming out" when the British marched towards the arsenal in Concord, as part of a minuteman network.

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The 1939-40 New York World's Fair, located on the current site of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (also the location of the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair), was one of the largest world's fairs of all time. Many different countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. The NYWF of 1939-40 allowed all visitors to take a look at "The world of tomorrow."

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On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.

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4th of July Firecracker - In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July" or "July Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July" or "July Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. While 4th of July is celebrated as the day of independence, the United States became independent officially only after the war of independence, on September 3, 1783[1], when British King George III and US leaders signed the Treaty of Paris.[2]

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, beer, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.

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1765-1773, The British Parliament bypasses colonial assemblies and imposes several internal and external taxes on the outraged colonists. IMAGE FILE

Dec. 16, 1773, The colonial response to taxation without representation culminates in the Boston Tea Party. The Sons of Liberty dump 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor.IMAGE FILE

Sept. 5, 1774, Delegates begin meeting for the First Continental Congress and agree to send grievances to King George III. Print shows session of the First Continental Congress, September 1774, in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania IMAGE FILE

April 19, 1775, Armed conflict between the colonists and British redcoats begins in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. IMAGE FILE

May 10, 1775, A Second Continental Congress begins meeting in Philadelphia. TITLE: Der Congress erklërt die 13 vereinigten Staaten von Nord-America für independent am 4ten July 1776 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784. IMAGE FILE

June 11, 1776, The Continental Congress appoints a five-man committee, including Thomas Jefferson, to draft a declaration of independence. IMAGE FILE

June 28, 1776, The committee presents the declaration for debate and revision. title: Declaration of Independence in Congress IMAGE FILE

July 4, 1776, The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence without dissent. Print shows the text with signatures of the Declaration of Independence within a wreath at the top of which are portraits in medallions of the first twelve presidents, IMAGE FILE

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4th of July, Independence Day Hurrah for the U S A

Hurrah for the USA. 1915 Howard, W. E. OTHER TITLES - First line: I love to be in a land that's free from tumult, Chorus: Hooray! hooray! for the good old U.S.A. CREATED / PUBLISHED, Chicago, Illinois, Modern Music, 1915, Works published before 1923 are in the public domain. NOTES, Pagination: 4, Instrumentation: voice; piano The Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library is not aware of any U.S. copyright or any other restrictions in the materials in this collection, claiming only physical ownership of these materials. Credit Line: Historic American Sheet Music, "Hurrah for the U S A", Music A-5959, Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.

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The 3rd U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as "The Old Guard," is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784.

“The Old Guard” is the Army's official ceremonial unit and escort to the president, and it also provides security for Washington, D.C., in time of national emergency or civil disturbance.

The unit received its unique name from Gen. Winfield Scott during a victory parade at Mexico City in 1847 following its valorous performance in the Mexican War. Fifty campaign streamers attest to the 3rd Infantry's long history of service, which spans from the Battle of Fallen Timbers to World War II and Vietnam.

Since World War II, “The Old Guard” has served as the official Army Honor Guard and escort to the President. In that capacity, 3rd Infantry soldiers are responsible for conducting military ceremonies at the White House, the Pentagon, national memorials and elsewhere in the nation's capital. In addition, soldiers of “The Old Guard” maintain a 24-hour vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns, provide military funeral escorts at Arlington National Cemetery and participate in parades at Fort Myer and Fort Lesley J. McNair.

The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform at the May 26, 2010 Twilight Tattoo. Photo Credit: Adrienne M. Combs, Deputy Director of Public Affairs.

Members of the Old Guard Colonial Color Guard and Fife and Drum team march the colors off at the 'Let Freedom Ring' event held in Philadelphia on July 4, 2004. (photo Army News Service army.mil by Jackie Garrelts)

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4th of July fireworks

The Fourth of July is a wonderful time when family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and fireworks displays. It is also, unfortunately, a time when many people can be injured and property destroyed by the same fireworks that make this holiday so festive.

In California, only the "Safe and Sane" types of fireworks are legal for use. However, even these fireworks are not legal for use in every city. The general rule is if people can buy the fireworks, they are legal for use in the city where they were bought.

If people are planning to buy fireworks in one city and use them in another city they should check with the fire department where they intend to use the fireworks to make sure they are legal in that city.

"Safe and Sane" fireworks are still dangerous. Nationwide statistics show that these types of fireworks was responsible for more injuries than any other type. This is believed to be because the title "Safe and Sane" gives many people the idea that they cannot hurt them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Fourth of July fireworks light up the skyline of the nation's capital a few years ago as viewed from the vicinity of Fort McNair, D.C. (photo Army News Service, Army.mil) Images on the Army Web site are cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given as "Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army" and credit to individual photographer whenever possible.

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