243rd Independence Day celebration in the USA
On Wednesday, July 4, 2019, the citizens of the United States will celebrate the 243rd Independence Day. The year 1776, holds immense significance in US History as this year the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in a meeting at the Pennsylvania Statehouse in Philadelphia. The […]
The first lines of the Declaration of Independence’s preamble are some of the best known sentences in the English-speaking world. Thomas Jefferson, who drafted the Declaration of Independence, later explained that though his wording was original, the ideas presented in the document were beliefs held by many colonists at that time.
Several printings of the Declaration […]
The oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Benjamin Franklin who was 70. The youngest was Edward Rutledge at 26 years old.
James Monroe, the 5th U.S. President, died on July 4, 1831.
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U.S. President, was born on July 4th 1872 – the only president that was born on Independence Day.
The oldest […]
Overview
Independence Day in the United States of America is celebrated on July 4th. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which announced the separation of America from Great Britain. The 4th of July is a day to celebrate the United States and its freedom and to display patriotism and unity as a […]
The 13 original British colonies that rose up in revolt are grouped into New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. Together, they provided enough push to defeat the British and give rise to an independent country.
When several public figures began to revolt against the British, the colonists in America were divided in opinion. Some of them […]
“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”
As commander of the Continental Army, George Washington played a critical role in the […]
The Declaration of Independence was signed by fifty-six delegates from all thirteen original colonies. The document incorporated the views of the Founding Fathers and their concept of government.
“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Where, some say, is the king of America? I’ll tell you, friend, He reigns […]
The Great Awakening was a period of religious revival in American history. The term was coined in 1842 by Joseph Tracy, a minister and historian, in his influential book The Great Awakening.
What is the meaning of the First Great Awakening ?
According to historians, the Great Awakening in America began in the early 18th century. It […]
France was instrumental in the American Revolution. The victory of the American forces can be attributed to the military aid provided by the French forces.
When and why did France enter the American Revolution?
France participated actively in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and assisted America in its fight for independence from the British rule. It entered […]
