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The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

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http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th

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All over America, many communities celebrate the 4th of July with parades and carnivals!

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The thirteen original colonies that broke out of British rule were: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

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4th of July BBQ's are a very common tradition. Families will gather to cook/eat hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, etc.

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This is the document that the Second Continental Congress signed, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were separating themselves from British rule and creating their own new nation.

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Today, people across America gather together and often set off fireworks.

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Largest July 4th Fireworks Display in America

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Forth of July, Independence Day Fireworks, New York City 2008 (more explosives than any other display in America) Star Spangled Banner by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians http://www.archive.org/details/Movieton1942 Seeing ads? Visit Rocketboom.com for an ad-free experience. **Update May 20, 2014: This video will be removed from YouTube in the near future.

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The 4th of July is a holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.