Few dates carry as much significance in the United States as July 4th, but the celebration of the date has evolved over time.
July 4, 1776, was not a day of celebration across the country, as nobody outside of Philadelphia knew what had happened.
Just one year later, it was being celebrated and has been ever since for a quarter of a millennium.
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