The United States of America celebrates July 4, 1776 to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Credit: by J.L.G. Ferris
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
George Washington
By: Gleb B.
George Washington
was the first President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
By: Joseph from Laguna Beach
Thomas Jefferson
wrote the Declaration of Independence for the United States.
John Adams
By: Kelsey from Roselle Park
There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.
Benjamin Franklin
By: Christopher from San Diego
Benjamin Franklinwas a scientist, inventor, visionary, statesman and philosopher.
Abigail Adams
By: Madeline from Evergreen
Abigail Adams
mended the riff between two former U.S. presidents.
Molly Pitcher
By: Olivia from Vermont
Molly Pitcher
was a Revolutionary War heroine who bravely carried water to soldiers on the battlefield.
Dolley Madison
By: Charlotte from New York
Dolley Madison
was admired for her social graces, courage and patriotism as First Lady of the US.
Alexander Hamilton: The Unknown Founding Father
By: Matt from Manhasset
Paul Revere
By: Sam from New York
Paul Revere
risked his life for the freedom of the American colonies.
William Dawes
By: Holly from Laguna Beach
Patrick Henry
By: Sydney from Laguna Beach
''Give me Liberty or Give me Death''
John Hancock
By: Stone from Laguna Beach
Thomas Paine
By: Garrett from Laguna Beach
Thomas Paine
influenced the direction that the early United States would follow.