4th July

Fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies are all associated ...

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.” Historians have long disputed whether members of Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence on 4 July, even though Jefferson, Adams and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote they had signed it on that day. It commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States, which was signed by Congress on 4 July 1776.

The process of the US attaining Independence started on 2nd July 1776 when the thirteen colonies separated from Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress ...

Tensions started escalating further after the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. In April 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted in Massachusetts and that marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783) to gain independence from Great Britain. After a few rounds of debates, Congress finally approved the Declaration of Independence two days later on 4th July 1776 which came to be known as the US Independence Day. The fourth of July in US history also commemorates the Declaration of Independence approved by the Second Continental Congress on 4th July 1776 marking the foundation of the United States of America and liberation from British rule.

One of the holidays that Americans look forward to the most is July 4 as it is considered as the 'American Independence Day.'The Fourth of July honours the ...

Since 1941, June 19 has been observed as "Juneteenth," a historic day that marked equality of all races in freedom. Even though July 4th, 1776, is the official date for Independence Day, many people think that America actually gained its independence on June 19, 1865. This day is the celebration of history and the "American dream," the holiday.

July 4 marks Independence Day in the USA, a historic holiday that dates back to the very origins of the nation. Today Americans are coming together in ...

This was not the end of the conflict though, as the British Empire contested this for seven years in the war for independence until 1783. Independence Day, is celebrated on July 4 in the United States and is a time for the country to honour their very notion of national identity. Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is one of the most important dates for US citizens as it celebrates the very origins of the nation.

The Decalration of Independence was signed in the midst of the Revolutionary War, a time of heavy artillery fire and explosions, but that's not why it is ...

The birth of a new nation was heralded by firing a 13-gun salute in honour of the 13 colonies. Celebrating with loud pomp and show, in fact, became a tradition across the world over a course of several centuries, long before the nation attained independence. It signalled the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain amid the American Revolutionary War.

JULY 4 is celebrated every year in the United States, marking the end of British rule in the country. Why do Americans celebrate Independence Day?

Independence Day is a huge event in the United States and people celebrate with parades, fireworks and public gatherings. Last year, Mr Biden gave a speech on July 4 marking the end of the pandemic and remarking on America’s role in the world as a bringer of freedom. As a nation, America is 246 years old and fought a violent war against the UK - then the British Empire - to win its right to freedom.

July 4 marks Independence Day in the USA, a historic holiday that dates back to the very origins of the nation. Today Americans are coming together in ...

This was not the end of the conflict though, as the British Empire contested this for seven years in the war for independence until 1783. Independence Day, is celebrated on July 4 in the United States and is a time for the country to honour their very notion of national identity. Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is one of the most important dates for US citizens as it celebrates the very origins of the nation.

The Fourth of July is one of the most important federal holidays in the United States of America, and holds a special place in the heart of every American.

A 13-gunshots salute and a mega fireworks event were conducted, which still happens, to mark the historical event. Americans celebrate their Independence Day by wearing clothes and painting themselves in the red, white and blue colors of the American flag. After the declaration of independence, American colonists continued to fight the Revolutionary war. They passed several legislations like the Stamp Act of March 1765, the Townshend Acts of June and July 1767 and the Tea Act of 1773. By 1775, there were an estimated 2.5 million settlers living in the 13 colonies. All of these created an increasing dissatisfaction with the imperialists and the slogan '"No Taxation Without Representation" began gaining momentum.

Happy 4th July for those that celebrate! If you aren't meeting up with people in person this year, you can use iMessage to send some virtual fireworks ...

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(WYTV)-Some 4th of July facts, only two men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. John Hancock and Charles Thompson, everyone else ...

July 4th is one of the biggest holidays in the United States. But behind the red, white, and blue fireworks and parades is a deep historical significance.

The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted on July 4th, 1776. Tensions were extremely high between the colonists and the British, and eventually a war broke out. The 4th of July is Independence Day in the United States. On the 4th of July in 1776, the United States gained independence from Great Britain by the Continental Congress.

4th July is celebrated as independence day in the US, as this is the day its author Thomas Jefferson signed the declaration of independence in 1776.

The decorations are usually in the colors of the American flag – red, white, and blue. The decorations are usually in the colors of the American flag – red, white, and blue. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Nevertheless, the country celebrates the 4th of July as its national independence day. Two days later, it was signed by Thomas Jefferson, who later on became the 3rd president of the US. Thus, 4th July marks the Independence Dayof the US.

Life in post-hypocrisy America creates a newfound understanding of what "home" really means.

You think of the hideous mendacity of it all, that Roe saved the futures of as many men as it did women. The term of empowerment that belonged to the pro-choice movement for a half-century became a rallying cry for people who could not bear the horrors of wearing a mask. They can hire people who will tell the world that institutions are committed to everyone, and you see another gas lamp lit, for the billionaires who sign the checks and hire the inclusion people to the big jobs who order the hats with team logos and rainbows on them also bankroll the political movements that have led to the stripping away of rights from citizens with the strength of a tsunami. Some prominent male athletes offered public support, as did the social media accounts of some teams, but you think about the players, the teams, the games, and all of the performative nature of support. Black people have known it for centuries, and the alarm will always ring for the ones who have forgotten. There are two rules in the United States, never directly articulated but rife with consequence when broken: Beyond what the mainstream, which is to say white America, determines to be acceptable, it is forbidden to express humanitarian compassion and concern for the people of Palestine -- just ask Dwight Howard. And it is unacceptable to unequivocally advocate for Black people. Think about the people chasing them, the ones over past decades who always told your people to obey, the ones so quick to call others anti-American. You tell yourself to not think about the utter, enraging hypocrisy, to resist the useless and flaccid equivalencies. Would they react to years of being told to shut up and play, of backing the blue, or respecting the law? The crowd came because it was July 4, a Monday day game -- a great day for baseball and family -- and, along with Bat Day, the biggest giveaway day of the year: Yankee Cap Day. You smile a little at the victory in that, because only a few decades earlier, the Yankees were most resistant to a brilliant piece of marketing. From Miranda rights to the environment, to the separation of church and state, to guns -- so many guns -- people are reeling. The spectacle of all-white juries acquitting proud, admittedly guilty white killers of Black people largely predated your birth, and thus for the past 18 months you've held on to a truth: The events of Jan. 6, where Americans stormed the most symbolically important legislative building in the free world -- and a sitting president reportedly enraged he was not taken to the Capitol to join them -- are the most unforgivable betrayals of the American ideal in your lifetime. The Fourth of July nears, and through these Massachusetts towns and villages -- Three Rivers, Palmer, Belchertown -- you see the annual preparations for its arrival.

Highland Park police say 19 people were taken to hospitals and authorities are still searching for the suspect. Gunfire at a Fourth of July parade in ...

A children’s bike and pet parade also was scheduled to start 30 minutes before the main parade. My condolences to the family and loved ones; my prayers for the injured and for my community; and my commitment to do everything I can to make our children, our towns, our nation safer. Miles Zaremski, a Highland Park resident, told the Chicago Sun-Times: “I heard 20 to 25 shots, which were in rapid succession. My team and I are safe and secure.” The parade was suddenly halted 10 minutes after it started later after shots were fired. It was unclear if the five dead were among the 19 hospitalized.

Five people were killed and several more were injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, ...

One hospital spokesperson said there were 31 injured. "Our community was terrorized by an act of violence that has shaken us to our core. Police said initial reports suggested he fired from a rooftop.

At least five people are dead and 19 were taken to hospitals after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a tweet that he is “closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park” and that Illinois State Police are assisting. “People started saying: ‘There’s a shooter, there’s a shooter, there’s a shooter,’” Glickman told the Associated Press. “So we just ran. Highland Park Police said in a statement early Monday afternoon that five people had been killed and 19 people were taken to hospitals. It was just sort of chaos,” she said. He and other children in the group held small American flags. A photo posted to social media appeared to show pools of blood near upturned chairs in downtown Highland Park.

The shooting unfolded around 10 minutes after the Highland Park Fourth of July parade kicked off at 10am on Monday morning.

“Our hearts go out to the families of the victims during this devastating time. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Please contact your loved ones and ensure that they’re safe and let them know that you’re safe as well. “So we just ran. “We are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. We just ran. “The public is advised to avoid the area of Central Ave and 2nd St. in Highland Park.” This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. The marching band members break into a run and sprint off in the direction of the parade route. “There are no words for the kind of monster who lies in wait and fires into a crowd of families with children celebrating a holiday with their community,” he said in a statement. Suddenly a voice starts yelling “gunshots” and the parade watchers start to leap up from the ground.

Several witnesses told a local newspaper that they heard gunfire shortly after 10am and that hundreds of parade-goers - some visibly bloodied - fled the ...

Enough is enough!" We just ran. "So we just ran. "On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we are instead mourning the tragic loss of life and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us." "You have a tragic mass act of violence that was random here today at a community event where people were gathered to celebrate, and the offender has not been apprehended thus far," he said. Several witnesses told a local newspaper that they heard gunfire shortly after 10am and that hundreds of parade-goers - some visibly bloodied - fled the route, leaving behind chairs, pushchairs and blankets.

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: It was "the type of gun where it releases a lot of bullets in a very short amount of time. Gun violence in Chicago tends to rise over holiday weekends as the hot weather sends people outdoors. The event was scheduled to include floats, marching bands, and community entertainment as part of the city's Independence Day celebrations. We're hiding in a shelter now keeping safe, there's people crying. It's not a good feeling, at all."

Highland Park officials are urging people downtown to shelter in place. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tweeted, "State police are on the scene and we have made all ...

We will continue working with local officials to help those affected.— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) July 4, 2022 We will continue working with local officials to help those affected." Enough is enough!"

'There's a shooter': Terrified parade-goers flee after up to 25 shots fired into crowd.

“Our hearts go out to the families of the victims during this devastating time. “Please contact your loved ones and ensure that they’re safe and let them know that you’re safe as well. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. He and other children in the group held small American flags. I spoke to Mayor— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) @NancyRoteringof Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The city later confirmed six deaths and two dozen people had been wounded. It was just sort of chaos,” she said. “So we just ran. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. We just ran. Her five-year-old son was riding his bike decorated with red and blue curled ribbons.

Hundreds of attendees at the Highland Park Four of July Parade were forced to flee after multiple gunshots rang out with reports of dozens injured or ...

The cameraperson, who appears to be a young boy, says in a panicked voice: "Oh my God, it's gun shots! You know, it was right on top of us." "I was screaming and people were screaming. They were panicking,” he said. “They looked scared. A woman is heard shouting "Oh my God!" as the marchers quicken into a jog and spectators begin to clamber to their feet. "You heard like a 'pop, pop, pop,' and I think everybody kinda thought maybe it was a display on one of the floats and then it just opened up," he said. In a tweet, he said: "Witnesses say the shooter was on the roof of Uncle Dan’s and fired into parade. Officers were reported to be telling people at the scene: "Everybody disburse, please. "The shooter is still at large and North Shore residents are being asked to stay inside." "On a day when we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we are instead mourning the tragic loss of life." A rifle was recovered at the scene, but the suspect should still be considered armed and dangerous, he said.

Gunfire erupted at around 10.14am on Monday morning as a July 4 parade was under way.

“And so when we look at the issue of gun violence, and when we look at the dangers that it presents to communities, it ranges and it is something that we should take very seriously. “So the President and I have been in close coordination and we are being briefed on what’s happening right now in terms of the active shooter situation. The President recently signed bipartisan legislation to address the issue of gun violence but we clearly have much more to do. Our teachers are having to learn how to put a tourniquet on a kid if they have been shot. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The gunman who killed six people and wounded dozens more in the July 4 attack used a ladder in an alley to climb onto the roof of a business. “But right now we do have an active shooter situation and so we are putting all of the resources possible into monitoring that in a way that we can bring this to a close in terms of also capture of that individual. Children who were forced to shelter in place after a gunman opened fire at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, filled in colouring books in the basement of a business in the Illinois city as law enforcement searched for the fugitive suspect. Six people were killed and at least 24 injured after gunfire erupted at a July 4 parade in the suburban city of Highland Park. “Due to a tragic mass shooting that took place earlier this morning in Highland Park, the City of Evanston will be canceling this year’s 4th of July Parade and celebrations effective immediately,” the announcement read. At least six people have been killed and dozens more seriously injured in a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Illinois with the gunman still at large several hours on from the attack. Police identified a person of interest in the shooting as 22-year-old Robert E Crimo, who has been described as armed and dangerous.

Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says.

It was hundreds of people just in that area -- just all running in the same direction," he said. And after I got to a safe space and I was able to get a few seconds of breath, I really just thought, 'Yup, see, it finally happened here, this is ours.' It's disappointing, but I'm surprised it took this long, which sounds awful," Bloom said. The shots felt like they were coming from across the street and aimed at the area of the crowd he was in, Bloom said, though it was hard to establish where the gunman was. "It was absolutely the most terrifying thing that's ever happened to me." "Then everybody just got up, turned and ran and tried to get behind something." Just a rain of gunshots, just so quickly, for quite a while, at least it seemed," Bloom said. It was just chaotic." And I threw my body on top of theirs," he said. "It looked like a battle zone," she said. Warren Fried, who attended the parade with his wife and 7-year-old twins, said he watched police and an ambulance pass by him at the parade and afterward heard an array of gunshots. "I realized ... it's just your random luck that I wasn't shot." "One man had been shot in the head -- like, his ear.

In a largely optimistic speech to commemorate July 4th, President Biden spoke to Americans who feel "exhausted" by what they see as a lack of progress.

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Leaders and activists demand change after shooter targets Highland Park parade celebrating Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July from the National Rifle Association of America.” Giffords Courage, the gun control advocacy organization led by the former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who was shot at a public event in Tuscon, Arizona, in 2011, responded to the shooting in Illinois: “A mass shooting caused people to run for their lives at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL. Multiple people are reported dead or injured. And extra angry at the senselessness.”

US police have arrested a suspect after six people were killed at an Independence Day parade near Chicago. Police say Robert E Crimo III, aged 22, ...

I'm telling you there is no better day and no better time then right here and right now," the Democratic governor said. You can also get in touch in the following ways: It is the latest mass shooting to hit the US - there has been one in every week of 2022. Some witnesses said they thought the sound of gunfire was fireworks. Mr Crimo was detained after a manhunt. At least two dozen others were injured.

Highland Park 4th of July shooting suspect: Who is Robert Crimo? Authorities have identified a suspect in the Highland Park, Illinois, 4th of July ...

Members of the community should follow guidance from leadership on the ground, and I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries." “Highland Park is a strong community, closely knit with shared values, priorities, and partnerships that were so clearly evident among the organizations, individuals, businesses, and entertainers participating in our parade today. And what a day to celebrate and celebrate with all of you," the president started. After a slight pause, the president continued: "Folks, we it's been a great day and the fireworks haven't even started yet. Authorities said six people were dead and more than 30 were injured. “Counseling professionals will be available tomorrow for students, staff and community members at Highland Park High School (433 Vine Ave.) from 9:00 to 2:00. No appointment is necessary, but only the Vine Street entrance will be open. "I recently signed the first major bipartisan gun reform legislation in almost thirty years into law, which includes actions that will save lives. "I want to welcome you all to the White House and I can’t tell you how happy we are you’re able to be here. "But we got a lot more work to do. We got to get this under control." The track appears to suggest that Crimo was planning a life-defining act beyond his ability to stop. The rapper released a cryptic track called "Are You Awake" on Oct. 15, 2021.

As Americans celebrated Independence Day yesterday, Google's exploding firework animation took on a darker meaning after a mass shooting at a parade.

Marking the 4th July and other important dates with animations and doodles is a Google tradition. One person tweeted a screen recording of the animation appearing over breaking news stories and wrote: “God bless America.” The animation of red, white and blue fireworks exploding in the shape of the United States flag appeared over the top of news stories about the massacre in Highland Park, Illinois.

At least six killed and 30 injured in Highland park attack amid string of recent mass shootings.

I’m telling you, there is no better day and no better time,” Pritzker said. The violence sent hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles in the close-knit community of about 30,000 people fleeing in terror, police said. Police have not released details about the victims or wounded. Police are still investigating Crimo’s connection to the shooting and declined to immediately identify him as a suspect. Others just dropped their wagons, grabbed their kids and started running.” “It was just sort of chaos,” she said.

At least six people were killed and 36 injured in a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Illinois on Monday after a gunman on a rooftop opened ...

The organisation defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot or killed. There were 692 mass shootings in 2021, according to the archive. The city later confirmed six deaths and two dozen people had been wounded. Mr Crimo goes by the nickname Bobby and is an amateur rapper. The video footage then appeared to show the face of the teenage boy who was running in terror. “If you knew Jacki you’d know that she was one of the kindest people you’d ever meet and she went out of her way to help anyone,” he wrote. One of the victims was identified as Jacki Sundheim, a teacher at the North Shore Congregation Israel in Highland Park and who leaves behind a husband and daughter. “If you know me you know that the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. That now is not the time. “The world lost a truly special person and I’m both furious and incredibly sad that I won’t be able to spend any more time with her. I can’t believe I have to record that.” Today as my family was enjoying the Winnetka 4th of July parade I got a phone call that I hope none of you ever receive.

Hours after the Highland Park shooting, two officers were shot at a Philadelphia celebration, and crowds in three other cities fled events amid the sound of ...

Videos circulating on social media showed some attempting to scale safety barriers as a fireworks display went off in the background. “We have to come to grips with what this country is about right now,” he said. In Harrisburg, Pa., the sound of firecrackers being thrown on the ground was probably the cause of panic among hundreds of people right before the main fireworks show, police told the local ABC News affiliate. Authorities likewise said there was no shooting. The aftermath of Highland Park’s parade was not candy wrappers and loose streamers, but pooled blood and abandoned strollers after residents fled the scene, taking shelter for hours as a manhunt unfolded. Authorities said that there was no shooting and that the confusion had probably been caused by the sound of fireworks.

Shooting injured dozens and killed six, including 76-year-old grandfather Nicolas Toledo and teacher Jacki Sundheim.

His sons wanted to take care of him and be more in his life, and then this tragedy happened,” his granddaughter said. “There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death and sympathy for her family and loved ones.” Toledo was sitting in his wheelchair when he was hit.