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This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:00:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)

1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)

What's the Best Fourth of July Sports Moment Ever? — Sports Survey of the Day

Joe Student — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:55:19 +0000

Most Americans spend the Fourth of July enjoying the relaxation of a day off from work, basking in warm summer weather and, perhaps, watching a brilliant fireworks show. In most cases, the sports world pauses along with the rest of the country on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birth and applaud the anniversary [...]

10 America-Themed Songs for the Fourth of July

Jordan Breindel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:45 +0000

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War.

Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’

Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist.