Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th in the United States, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, declaring the nation's freedom from British rule. The holiday is a national celebration marked by patriotic displays, including fireworks, parades, barbecues, and family gatherings. It symbolizes the birth of the United States as an independent nation and is a day to reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-governance upon which the country was founded.
