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U.S. Independence Day

4th of July

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.

Samuel Adams

By: Ethan from Williamsville, New York

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Hugo Grotius
By: Rebecca Miller
Hugo Grotius was a scholar who advocated for peace between nations based on natural law and reason.

Francis Scott Key

By: Jonathan from Wallingford
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner and was a champion of Native Americans.


Organizer created on 6/19/2011 12:20:21 PM by Becky Miller

Last edited 6/28/2018 8:58:20 PM by Anthony Pouw

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