The United Nations celebrates its Independence Day on July 4 each year.

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On July 4, 1776, the American colonies were declared free and independent States from Great Britain.

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The first Independence Day was celebrated on July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia.

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Thomas Jefferson, the third President of America drafted the Declaration of Independence.

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The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 delegates.

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July 4th became a federal holiday in 1941, which allowed all Americans to celebrate their independence.

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The oldest Independence Day celebration in the United States is held in Bristol, Rhode Island, dating back to 1785.

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The American flag, also known as the "Stars and Stripes," originally had 13 stars representing the original 13 colonies.

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The United States celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and other festivities.

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The largest fireworks display in the United States takes place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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