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Flags of the Unites States as seen on July 4

July 4 is a day of pride for Americans all over the world. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The United States made this way the first great step into its independence. However, after July 4, the struggle for independence was only about to begin. Years of war were to come until October 19, 1781, the day when the Siege of Yorktown came to its end and General Lord Cornwallis, commander of the British Army, surrendered to the American and French armies that fought side by side. This last event is regarded as the guarantee of American Independence even though the War of Independence formally ended in 1783.

Independence Day has a very patriotic and festive sense. It is a day on which people express their pride as American citizens by waving American flags, painting flags on their faces or wearing red, white and blue clothes. On this day people also decorate their houses and have barbecues with family and friends. Other events include parades in the morning and fireworks displays in city squares, parks and other public places at night.

A fun lesson in the Fourth of July events