July 4th

Of course the United States Congress proclaimed America's Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, to begin the celebration of Independence Day. But other events have happened on the day throughout the years. in 1802, West Point Military Academy officially opened. In 1803, government leaders announced the Louisiana Purchase to the American people. After 48 years of U.S, rule, the Philippines received its independence on July 4, 1946. On this day in 1959, another star was sewn on the flag to represent the 49th state, Alaska; and, in 1960, Hawaii became the 50th.

Writer, Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on July 4, 1804, and President Calvin Collidge was born on the day in 1872. Three Presidents of the United States died on the day: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826 and James Monroe in 1832. Let's celebrate the day and its remembrances. 

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