Independence Day 4th July, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people” – Abraham Lincoln

“Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” – Albert Camus

 

“As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.” – George Washington

 

“Liberty is the possibility of doubting, the possibility of making a mistake, the possibility of searching and experimenting, the possibility of saying No to any authority–literary, artistic, philosophic, religious, social and even political.” – Ignazio Silone

 

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.” –  John Fitzgerald Kennedy

 

“Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.” –  Benjamin Franklin

 

“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.” –  Albert Einstein