The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means another long three-day weekend for some. Here's when and what to know about upcoming paid federal holidays in 2025 and 2026. Independence Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, July 4, 1776, and the alarm for freedom was sounded at Independence Hall with the Liberty Bell. Americans rejoiced as word spread throughout the newly declared independent states. MADD urges everyone to make responsible choices during their Independence Day festivities—on the road and on the water. US Independence Day 2025: Date, Federal Holiday Status and How Many Years of Independence? Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is one of the most important national events in Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The following are some recent examples that may be of assistance in preparing such statements: Senator Amy Klobuchar, “Independence Day Statement,” press release, July 4, 2024. Senator Deb Fischer, “Independence Day: A Call for Renewed Patriotism,” press release, June 28, 2024. When is Independence Day in the United States? Independence Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated annually on July 4. It is often called the Fourth of July. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Every July 4, the National Archives marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person Independence Day program! Highlights include welcoming remarks by Archivist of the United States, a variety of educational and family-friendly interactive. Director Roland Emmerich offered an update to The Direct about Independence Day 3 during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Independence Day (starring the likes of Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum) debuted in theaters in 1996, to be followed by a sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence, 20 years later. In "Independence Day: Resurgence", set and finally released 20 years after the events of the first film, the aliens get medieval on us with an even bigger mothership. Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. "Independence Day reminds us that freedom isn’t free, it was earned through courage, sacrifice, and an unshakeable belief in the founding ideals of this country," said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. " On July 4th, we honor that legacy and proudly celebrate what it means to live in America.” North Beach The following year, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously declared its independence, issuing the Declaration of Independence. On September 3, 1783, in the Treaty of Paris, the British acknowledged the independence and sovereignty of the Thirteen Colonies, leading to the establishment of the United States. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Release Date United States June 25, 1996 (Westwood, California, premiere) Canada July 2, 1996 DETAILS Independence Day Experience the sci-fi epic that launched a new era in blockbuster filmmaking with this newly restored edition. Director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin join forces with an all-star cast that includes Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Press Release U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 22, 2025 U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates 249 Years of American Independence Celebrating 249 years of American independence, the Embassy of the United States in Riyadh hosted a celebration on April 22 with the theme of “America the Beautiful.” Chargée d’Affaires Alison Dilworth welcomed hundreds of distinguished guests, including "Independence Day," the 1996 blockbuster starring Will Smith, has became a staple of the Fourth of July holiday. But according to writer Dean Devlin, the iconic title almost didn't happen.
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