I remind everyone, what is monday 5 July US Stock Exchange does not work because. 4 July Independence Day
Independence Day (Independence Day) considered the birthday of the United States as a free and independent country. Most Americans call this holiday simply by its date - Fourth of July. (Fourth of July).
4 July 1776 Years Congress approved the Declaration of Independence (Declaration of Independence), signed by the President of the Second Continental Congress John Hancock (John Hancock) and Secretary of the Continental Congress Charles Thomson (Charles thomson). At that time the inhabitants 13 British colonies, which were located along the east coast of today's United States, waged war with the English king and parliament, because they thought, that they treat them unfairly. The war began in 1775 year.
During the hostilities, the colonists realized, that they are not just fighting for better treatment, but for freedom from English rule. This was clearly stated in the Declaration of Independence, which was signed by the leaders of the colonies. For the first time in an official document, the colonies were called the United States of America.
The holiday is full of fireworks, picnics and other outdoor activities, as well as concerts and patriotic speeches.
Neighboring provinces of Canada join the friendly celebration, and also Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England, Guatemala and the Philippines.
