7月4日 - 美国的故事

昔日的“七一”分类

“美国生日快乐”

今天，我们的国家庆祝第236个生日。 然而，它实际上是7月2日，当美国打破了由英国。 两天后，“独立宣言”的签署，这是为什么我们要庆祝之际，7月4日。 虽然大多数的市民都知道的第一个诗节所说的国歌，很少有人知道其他三个。 他们也不知道历史的话，其制作。

这一年是1812年的美国与英国的战争公海自由。 这是一个动荡的时间，英国的挣扎与拿破仑入侵俄国。 然而，1814年，拿破仑被殴打和英国将注意力转向美国。 虽然许多海战战斗了，战斗最终集中在中央的一部分，美国，英国试图分裂这个国家的一半。 华盛顿，DC，然后英国人对巴尔的摩，在那里只有1000爱国者载人大炮在麦克亨利堡，其枪支控制的港口“游行”。 如果巴尔的摩是“下降”，英国将不得不采取麦克亨利堡。

的攻击开始于1814年9月13日上午，英国为19船开始使用火箭弹和迫击炮弹冲击的堡垒。 在最初的交火中，英国人撤出范围以外的麦克亨利堡的大炮，在未来25小时内，继续他们的炮击。 令人惊讶的是，船上的英国船只是35岁的诗人律师弗朗西斯·斯科特·关键，谁是有争论的英国威廉博士Beanes，囚犯释放。 尽管队长同意
发布，这两个美国人被要求提前到巴尔的摩攻击。 现在是晚上的9月13日的轰击继续。

随着暮色加深，的重点和Beanes看到麦克亨利堡的美国国旗。 而且，如再发生了著名作家艾萨克·阿西莫夫：

“通过晚上，他们听到炸弹轰轰作响，只见红色的刺眼的火箭。 他们知道堡垒是
抵制和美国国旗依然飘扬。 但是到早上的轰炸停止了，一个可怕的
沉默下降。 无论是麦克亨利堡投降了英国国旗飞过，或的轰炸已经失败，美国国旗仍然飞到。

当黎明开始，照亮东方的天空，的关键和Beanes在堡垒盯着，想看看这标志飞过。 他和医生必须问对方过来了，“你能看到国旗吗？”
后全部结束，重点写了四节诗说的是晚上的事件。 被称为“保卫麦克亨利堡”，它被刊登在报纸和席卷全国。 有人指出，合身的话英语的老调叫，“阿那克里翁天堂” - 艰难的旋律与一个令人不安大的声音范围。 由于显而易见的原因，关键的工作被称为“星条旗永不落”，并在1931年国会宣布美国正式国歌。

现在，你知道的故事，在这里的话。 据推测，老医生说。 这是什么，他要求重点：

哦！ 说，你能看到，晨曦初光，
我们对着什么，被誉为暮光之声浪？
其广泛的条纹和明亮的恒星，通过危险的战斗，
我们看着飘扬的城墙，勇敢地流？
火箭的红色眩光，炸弹横飞，
了证明穿过的那个晚上，我们的旗帜仍然存在。
哦！ 说，这是否星条旗尚未波，
飘扬的土地的自由和家庭的勇敢吗？

（“守望者”，在你不知道的情况下，是围绕着一个堡垒的防护墙或其他海拔）。首节提出了一个问题。 第二个给出了一个答案：

上了岸，依稀可见其间的深雾
敌人的傲慢可怕的沉默回答，主机，
什么是那一阵微风吹过，峻崖之巅
断断续续的冲击，半隐半现？
现在它的身上早晨的第一束闪亮的，
在盛开的体现，现在照的流。
“提斯的星条旗。 哦！ 可以长期IT浪潮
飘扬的土地的自由和家庭的勇敢！

“巍峨险峻”是的城墙。 的轰炸已经失败了，英国人可以什么也不做，但航行距离，他们的任务失败。 在第三个节，我觉得关键允许自己幸灾乐祸的美国胜利。 在此之后的轰击，关键可能是在没有采取行动，否则的心情？ 在第一次世界大战期间，当时的英国是我们最坚定的盟友，这第三次节不唱。 然而，在这里，它是：

是谁吹嘘地骂了一句带
造成破坏，战争和战斗的混乱
一个家乡和祖国，不要抛弃我们。
他们的血，洗清了他们的犯规足迹的污染。
没有避难可以节省雇工和奴隶
从恐怖飞行，或在昏暗的严重，
而在胜利飘扬的星条旗
飘扬的土地的自由和家庭的勇敢。

（第4节中，对未来的希望，一个虔诚的速度比其他三个甚至更深的感情应该唱）：

哦！ 因此，以往，当自由人，应站在
他们的亲人的家庭和战争的荒凉之间，
祖国自有天相，胜利和平的天堂 - 获救的土地
赞美的力量救了，并保存我们的国家。
我们必须征服，因为我们的事业是正义的，
而这是我们的座右铭 - “在神我们的信任。”
而在胜利飘扬的星条旗
飘扬的土地的自由和家庭的勇敢。

有一个幸福的第四！

我们认为这些真理是不言而喻的，即所有的人都生来平等，并赋予他们若干不可剥夺的权利，其中包括生命权，自由权和追求幸福的创造者。 - 为了保障这些权利，各国政府才在人们中间，获得的正当权力来自被统治者的同意， - 当任何形式的政府变成损害这些目的的，它是人民的权利去改变它或废除它，并建立一个新的政府，其赖以奠基的原则及其组织其权力的方式，为他们似乎最可能获得他们的安全和幸福。
托马斯·杰斐逊的独立宣言

华盛顿特区，以庆祝7月4日是一个壮观的地方！ 国家大草坪（National Mall），与华盛顿的纪念碑和美国国会在后台，形成一个美丽的和爱国的大背景下，美国的独立日庆祝活动。 这是一个全天事件的国家的首都，沿宪法大道游行开始和结束的华盛顿纪念碑上空的烟花壮观的显示。 以下是7月事件的国家大草坪（National Mall）上的第4。

第四届7月的庆祝活动在华盛顿，DC是最出席活动的一年，很多人提前到达放样座位的草坪上。 有很多计划，全天保持整个家庭忙碌的活动。
前往国家广场（National Mall）

最好的方式是乘坐地铁去的国家大草坪（National Mall）。 站附近的景点包括司法广场，地铁中心，画廊广场，唐人街，联邦三角，出于安全原因，朗方广场。这个史密森地铁站将关闭最多的一天。 该站将重新开放给入门的焰火晚会结束后不久，以帮助人们家。 它通常需要1个半到2个小时，以清除商城后的烟花。

向公众开放的国家大草坪（National Mall）上午十时正开始，所有游客都需要通过一个安全检查站进入。 阅读更多有关的国家大草坪（National Mall），公共交通，停车，安全和道路封闭。

华盛顿的独立日游行
游行开始时间：上午11时45分
巡游路线：宪法大道和7日至17日STS。

华盛顿特区的第4个游行乐队，军用和特殊单位，花车，和VIP的7月游行的功能。 游行吸引了大量的人群，所以打算提前到达放样一个很好的观赏点。

史密森民俗艺术节
这个一年一度的活动包括日常和晚间音乐和舞蹈表演，手工艺和烹饪示范，讲故事和文化问题的讨论。 在2012年计划的主题是：校园和社区，Citified的艺术和创意东的的Anacostia河，创意和危机：开展爱滋病纪念挂被。 时间7月4日上午11时至下午5时

7月4日在美国国家档案馆
国家档案馆庆祝7月4日庆祝独立宣言的签署具有特殊的家庭节目。 参观国家档案馆大楼为这个特殊的生日派对从上午10:00到下午7:00

白宫游客中心家庭活动
上午9:00至下午3:00，停在的白宫访客中心和享受游戏，工艺品及其他活动庆祝美国的生日。 国家公园管理处护林员和志愿者将让您有机会品尝的景象，声音，活动和人物，帮助完成的“独立宣言”和1776年7月4日美利坚合众国。

音乐会在华盛顿纪念碑的理由
从下午6:00至9:00，美国的海军的乐队perfroms上的理由和华盛顿纪念碑的西南角。 美国的空军乐队演唱会的人才，具有美国乡村音乐艺术家，赵迪墨西拿。

的国会第四次演唱会
时间：8 - 9时30分（导纳下午3时开始）
位置：在美国国会大厦西草坪

7月的传统，这个国家的首都了一个4由国家交响乐团和美国国会大厦西草坪上几个较为流行的爱国音乐表演艺术家，包括现场演唱会。 音乐会和表演其次是在华盛顿纪念碑的烟花壮观的显示。 音乐会是免费向公众开放。 没有门票是必要的。 这个一年一度的活动将进行现场直播重复播出的的WETA电视26下午10:00

7月烟花4日在国家大草坪（National Mall）
烟花时间：在黑暗中，通常下午9:15左右雨日期：7月5日
发射地点：烟花推出的林肯纪念堂（Lincoln Memorial）的反射池，并在华盛顿纪念碑，照亮了天空。

查看国家大草坪（National Mall）烟花的最佳地点
美国国会大厦
林肯纪念堂
杰弗逊纪念堂
罗斯福纪念馆
东波托马克公园
在华盛顿DC的屋顶酒吧
天台W酒店（门票需要）
之间的第14街和国会的任何一处国家大草坪（National Mall）
这艘邮轮沿波托马克河（门票需要）
也可以从海军陆战队战争纪念馆（硫黄岛）在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿，附近的罗斯林地铁站和沿线地区在弗吉尼亚州的波多马克河（Potomac River）边的，可以达到从乔治·华盛顿纪念公园大道的壮观景色的烟花。 你可停放，在砾石点，这是从第14街大桥约四分之一英里的停车场。 另一个伟大的地方观看烟花是从哥伦比亚派克空军纪念碑上。

2011年在洛杉矶七月初的周末4

7月烟花汇演达里尔霍尔和约翰·奥茨在好莱坞碗7月2日 - 7月4日晚上7时30分，17.50美元173.00美元-2301北高地大道（323-850-2000或hollywoodbowl.com四）

“虎豹小霸王小霸王”Cinespia，7月2日，晚上7时30分，10元进入，好莱坞永远坟场，6000圣莫尼卡大道，北高尔街（cinespia.org）

玛丽的红色，白色和蓝色，7月4日，上午11点 - 晚上11点，成人24.95美元，12.95美元儿童5-11，$ 21.95军事/老年人。 停车位是15美元。 玛丽皇后区，1126年公路，长滩，（877-342-0738或queenmary.com）

7月Americafest 4日在玫瑰碗，7月4日下午6时，门打开，13个一般入场，免费为7岁以下的孩子，活跃的军事人员与当前的ID。 停车是20元，玫瑰碗，1001，帕萨迪纳玫瑰碗体育场驱动器，（6​​26-449-4100或rosebowlstadium.com）

道奇队4日下午6时10分，7月4日，7月烟花，14.50美元 - 664.00美元，道奇体育场，天堂公园大道，1000（323-224-1500或losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com）

足球与烟花 - 洛杉矶银河主场迎战西雅图海湾人，2011年7月4日晚上7时30分，门票从2000万美元的停车位是15美元，Home Depot中心18400 Avalon的大道。，卡森（877-342-5499或lagalaxy.com）

烟花在洛杉矶纪念体育馆，7月4日黄昏，免费世博大道，900，佛蒙特大道南（213-763-3466或nhm.org）

先生和夫人肌肉的海滩，在威尼斯海滩7月4日，上午7:30开始登记，判断开始，上午10时，免费为观众，威尼斯娱乐中心，1800海滨步行大道18号（MuscleBeachVenice.com），

帕利塞德美国主义游行，游行是免费的，演唱会是2元每人，游行，下午2点，娱乐烟花时至下午9时，下午6时30分，巡游：日落大道（Sunset Boulevard）之间通过de la Paz和德拉蒙德街。 音乐会和焰火在帕利塞德宪章高中，15777鲍登街（www.palisadesparade.org）

F5级龙卷风的密苏里州乔普林，2011年5月22日-现场拍摄

2011年5月22日，F5级龙卷风，藤田规模最大的与261和318英里每小时的风速，密苏里州乔普林，吹过。

F5级龙卷风的密苏里州乔普林，2011年5月22日-空气造成的损害

基本上是整个城市夷为平地。

2011年5月22日密苏里州Joplin，F5龙卷风后重建
7月4日，拉什林堡和美国的爱国主义

在2011年7月4日，拉什林堡密苏里州乔普林，一个爱国的演讲中，谈到美国的伟大和美国人的爱国主义。

许多第4和第5年级的学生问：“7月4日的是什么意思吗？”以下是一些他们的反应。

7月4日对我来说，意味着很多东西，但最重要的是，它意味着自由。 没有自由，美国就不会是今天的国家。 勇敢的战士发动战争，我们就得到自由，我们欠这些勇敢的士兵的荣誉。 - Kassidy

7月4日表示，我认为这是美国的生日。 通常，我们的庆祝方式与朋友或表兄弟步行到湖边，然后我们找到一个好去处，看烟花。 我们通常有很多的荧光棒，和他们对我们的脖子，手腕，腰，踝关节磨损。 亚当 -

7月4日是一个伟大的日子！ 当美国有自己的自由和独立。 很多的美国人说，美国的生日7月4日。 我们去到Bob的海滩，在那里我们有一个野餐，观看焰火。 他们是如此美丽。 - Journi

在7月4日，我们去的烟花。 我的家人和朋友去湖边，上了船。 我们去滑雪和滑板。 当我们回到码头，我们去游泳，吃了一堆食物。 天黑时，我们打破我们的荧光棒，并把它们在水中。 七月四日是，当美国人找到了自由和我们的士兵。 - 马太福音

由于我们国家的出生于1776年7月4日，在很多方面，我们国家庆祝我们的自由。 七月美国人每四飞我们国家的国旗，骄傲和地方的标志，我们勇敢的士兵的坟墓。 我们举行爱国游行，乐队演奏爱国歌曲。 我们与家人，朋友和社区成员聚集庆祝我们国家的诞生与野餐。 在结束了漫长的一天的庆祝活动，在我们伟大的国家，烟花爆炸来庆祝我们的自由。 这7月4日是时候站到了一起骄傲地说，作为美国人，庆祝我们伟大祖国的生日，我们是有福的，因为美国人有自由。 - 米娅

在7月4日，我的家人和我去我妈妈的最好的朋友的父母的房子里游泳。 他们有一个跳水板和水滑梯！ 它是如此有趣！ 七月四日对我来说意味着自由和独立，我发现，它是美国的生日！ - 启力

7月4日是指我的自由，因为当他们签署了独立的文件，我们成为了自由的战争或任何危险。 自由，因为我们获得了更多的选择，喜欢逛街，真的很好玩的公园，或去大学。 有些学校没有，我们有相同的选择。 就像在我们的学校，我们去参加合唱团和字符串和带程序。 我真的很感激。 - Kimly

我的家人喜欢庆祝7月4日。 我们花时间与家人和朋友。 我们看正在拍摄到箭头湖上空的烟花。 于7月4日我的家人喜欢做的另一件事是在加利福尼亚Crestline的露营天。 观看游行，让我在节日的精神！ - 罗比

这是美国的第235天B-。 它诞生于1735年。 7月4日对我来说是我的自由。 自由意味着有一个选择。 有独立的，它是美国的生日。 - 巴蒂尔

7月4日，我的意思是什么呢？ 这是我最喜欢的，因为它是非常有趣的一年的时间。 我喜欢的烟花在天空中，这是一天，我们得到自由和公正的。 - 泽维尔

看烟花，有几个家人，朋友，我的家人庆祝7月4日。 7月4日是庆祝美国的生日，当美国得到了自由和独立。 美国在1776年成为一个自由的国家，这是美国的第235个生日。 自从美国的第二年生日，他们一直在做烟花。 我想有机会的独立性是一种特权。 - 贤者

我的家人做了一些非常令人兴奋和有趣的事情，在7月4日。 首先，我们开车到CAMBIA，通常在我们的房车。 我们将游戏的驱动器。 当我们到达那里时，我们拥抱我们的朋友和家人，生活在那里。 我们吃了晚饭，并挂出。 然后，我们去海边玩，一直到天黑。 最后，我们依偎在我们的睡袋和看烟花。 - 艾莉

我们去一个朋友家，并观看焰火。 之后，我们出去玩，吃晚餐和甜点。 - 达里恩

我们去我们的朋友的码头，并帮助建立一个党。 然后，我们到杂货店买小吃。 孩子们改变他们的泳衣，并在湖中跳。 成人成立为观赏烟花的椅子。 最后，我们坐下来，放松和看烟花。 - 黑利

我们庆祝的方式，使得它特别。 我们不要去了村里。 我们在我们的后院。 我们带来了毯子，椅子和一些零食。 它是特殊的，因为所有你需要的是特殊的，是你的家人，我们不需要吃晚饭。 当你在早上醒来时，你不知道这一天是什么，但是当你发现你不能等待，直到它开始。 当飞机的推移，你感到兴奋，但是当它开始它的beautifulist的你见过的东西。 - 夏延

7月4日是特别为我的家庭，因为它是美国独立。 我们有一个在我家与家人团聚。 我的爷爷奶奶，以及我的叔叔，阿姨和表兄弟过来。 吃我的爷爷做饭，大豆和大米。 当大家在一起，我们去湖边看焰火晚会。 晚饭后，我们谈论我们的日子。 - 阿曼多

我的家人看烟花，庆祝独立日，我们的烧烤食品和祝贺每一个时候为我们死。 最好的部分是，我能看到我的家人。 独立日是非常令人兴奋的和重要的。 - 狮子座

7月4日，我挂在我的码头。 我走在水面的鱼。 大约过了一个小时，我们上了船在码头。 我们去了北部湾和配合。 通常有有一个木筏。 当夜幕降临时，我们看烟花，我们的码头。 - 查理

我们去公园的秋千上，等待，直到烟火开始。 当我的家人和我回家，我们有一个聚会。 我的叔叔Jensen的，买了一个很漂亮的蛋糕。 最后，我们吃的一切和我的家人睡在我家。 - 辛迪

我的家人庆祝欣赏烟花，邀请以上的人，像我的表兄弟。 烟花完成后，我们吃了晚饭。 然后，我们坐在沙发上，说什么，我们要做的夏天剩下的日子。 - 谢尔比

7月4日，我和我的家人去到湖边的椅子一对夫妇，看烟花。 有时我爸烧烤。 - 奥利维亚

我的家人和我经常去箭头湖7月4日。 我们有一个大烧烤。 然后，我们出门上了船，，不敢彼此在水中。 我最喜欢的部分是冷焰火特别是那些笑脸。 后来，我们回到了码头。 - 伊恩

我的家人和我庆祝7月4日，由七节第四次在加利福尼亚Crestline。 我们还去湖格雷戈里真棒烟花，但最开心的事情是挂出与我的家人。 - 扎卡里

我们去我奶奶的国产Mac和奶酪，然后去游行。 我们去我爸的工作，看烟花，这让我想起了我们国家的生日。 - 以利亚

我们去湖边看烟花。 我们坐在最靠近湖中的表，然后我们去码头看烟火。 我认为所有的人谁死了我的自由。 - 迪伦

在7月4日，我和我的家人去湖边。 我们看烟花，有时与朋友一起庆祝。 去年，其实是帮了我的爸爸一起放的烟花，让节目。 今年我们将做同样的事情。 我最好的朋友，王小强，在那里，太。 我们玩了一整天，而我们的爸爸准备的节目。 我们有一个野餐和游泳了。 - Emilee

有时候我们去公园，我妈妈的身边的亲人，看的人唱歌，烟花。 其他时候，我们喜欢去的保龄球馆，在那里玩。 我们还去亨廷顿海滩码头，为观赏烟花。 或者，我们去迪斯尼乐园到观看一个最大的烟花表明，他们每年。 有一次，我们呆在家里与家人。 我喜欢七月四日庆祝4。 - 布鲁克

我们做的第一件事是去湖边游泳。 然后，我们看烟花。 接下来，我们回家，看电影。 然后，我们去吃在家乡自助餐。 最后，我们回家去睡觉。 - 尼古拉斯

我的家人不庆祝7月4日。 我们有一个定期的一天。 我只是玩棋盘游戏与我的兄弟，我只是骑我的自行车。 有时候，我只是睡了。 然后我做一些家务或打电话给我的朋友旋律。 我可能只是看电影。 - 埃里卡

我和我的家人花费7月4日在湖面上，但有时我们看着它从我姑姑家。 我有时睡着了，但我的哥哥总是大叫，所以我通常不会。 卢克 -

我的家人总是做同样的事情，每年7月4日。 首先，我们计划，如果我们要庆祝7月4日。 其次，我们邀请家庭成员。 然后我们去购买食物。 然后，我们准备好一切。 我们的家庭成员来了，我们吃的，然后我们玩游戏。 然后，我们等待的烟花来。 我们的房子有一个伟大的观点看的烟花。 - 凯利

7月4日对我来说意味着自由。 这一天，我们的国家赢得了独立从英国。 我们可以庆祝穿着红色，白色和蓝色，烧烤或野餐，所拍摄的燃放烟花，庆祝美国的生日！ 所有这些家庭传统，我们记得我们的独立和自由的重要性。 在这一天向世界展示我们是多么的自豪是美国人。 - 纳奥米

我家有个烧烤，观看电影后去观赏烟花。 然后，我们去公园。 之后，我们回家。 - 泰勒

我的妈妈邀请朋友过来。 我们玩，直到我们听到了烟花。 接下来，我们去的甲板上，观看焰火。 有时我妈妈的朋友睡。 - 达科他州

年7月4日美国庆祝脱离英国独立。 我的家庭通常箭头湖。 我们的朋友有船，我们前往湖上观看焰火晚会。 其他时候，我们只是呆在家里和烧烤汉堡包和热狗。 有时，如果我们幸运的话，我们才可以看到我们的邻居的房子，上面的颜色。 这是很整洁。 我认为，7月4日是我最喜欢的节日。 它是如此有趣和丰富多彩。 它是美妙的。 - 科迪

7月4日是美国人庆祝的最重要的日子之一。 7月4日的时候，整个美国芽的烟花腾空而起，以庆祝他们的自由。 这是一个今天的美国人在街上游行，由于所有的美国士兵争取美国独立填写。 自由，我们是自由的，来来去去，我们选择。 我们可以我们想要的生活。 最重要的是，它意味着我们允许我们的领导人投票。 7月4日是一天美国人来一起庆祝，我们是一个自由的国家。 - Jahir

我的家人庆祝7月4日到湖边。 我们游泳和看烟花，但有一次，我们看到他们在我们门廊。 人一条街下面我们播放美妙的音乐。 - 奥利维亚

我的家人所做的第一件事情是收拾野餐，我们吃在烟花。 然后，我们将车开到浩瀚无垠的。 究其原因，我们庆祝7月4日是因为这是当我们和美国的延伸，从一个海洋到另一个。 - 琥珀色

我们通常尊敬的人谁打了我们的自由。 我们也有公司来了。 我们通常有烧烤，享受自己。 这是非常有趣的。 我真的很喜欢的焰火使它们爆炸时的声音。 - 迦勒

在7月4日，我和我的家人去箭头湖观赏烟花。 但也有不只是烟花。 实际上，有一架飞机飞过人群的烟花开始之前。 - 乌列

7月4日不只是游行，聚会或金钱。 这是自由。 试想，如果英国控制了发生了什么。 庆祝自由，庆祝美国。 - 林赛

在7月4日，我的家人穿着红色，白色和蓝色来庆祝这个节日，我们的国家赢得了独立从英国。 在我们的家，我的家人过得我们的美国国旗。 作为一个家庭，我们去箭头湖，湖格雷戈里。 我们吃的，玩在沙滩上游泳。 当太阳落山时，我们准备庆祝了，看着所有不同种类的烟花，射高在湖。 这是一个壮观的景象！ - 汉娜

我们去湖边。 我们带的帽子，旗帜和小吃。 这实在是很难找到停车位，所以我们必须把车停真的不远了。 我们去我们的专项抽查。 它有一个伟大的观点。 - 尼克

我们庆祝一顿丰盛的晚餐，汉堡包和热狗。 吃的食物是一个伟大的方式来庆祝，美国国会投票决定接受独立宣言。 我喜欢看五颜六色的烟花，但我不喜欢大声喧哗。 在我们的围栏中，我们提出了一个牌子，上面写着“快乐7月4日，”我们有一个美国的标志，我们把我们的甲板。 不管是什么我的家人，它是一个爆炸。 - 达尼埃尔

我的爷爷奶奶从山上下来。 我们猪的芯片上，然后有一个烧烤。 我的爷爷带我到Jensen的，并得到甜甜圈。 我们去箭头湖和观赏烟花。 - 约瑟夫

我们的鱼和挂出，直到晚上9点，晚餐，我们乘坐的船到村里麦当劳。 一旦是时间，我们停泊的船在湖中间，并观赏烟花。 我爱记人们如何为自由而战。 - 泰勒

7月4日，我们去我们的朋友在湖边的码头。 我们吃烧烤，看焰火，这是我最喜欢的部分。 - ZOE

我们去看烟花。 我们有一个野餐，我的爸爸买比萨饼。 然后，我们买一个蛋糕，上面写着7月4日快乐。 - 以利亚撒

这意味着什么给我的是我的家人，我看烟花。 我们在水中尽情玩耍。 我喜欢玩我的表兄弟。 我的家人总是烤炉汉堡包和热狗吃晚饭。 我最喜欢的部分是在船上。 - 诺阿

7月4日是，当我们从英国赢得了我们的自由。 这是我的家人意味着什么。 我们邀请我的其他家人和我祖母的房子，有一个烧烤。 - 迦勒

我们有一些亲戚或一些我爸爸的朋友，他在大学就相识。 我们也有一个烧烤。 然后，我们看电影。 太阳下​​山后，我们去我们的船在湖上观赏烟花。 之苑 - ELLE

我们邀请我们的朋友和家人。 每年，我们做了烧烤。 然后，如果我们有时间，我们玩的Wii。 然后，我们去看看的烟花。 我们庆祝7月4日，因为我们赢了脱离英国独立。 我的家人在7月4日是我们最喜爱的节日。 - 妮可

我跟我爸庆祝7月4日在内布拉斯加州。 烟花店大约3个星期前的7月4日开幕。 然后我们去购买烟花爆竹。 我最喜欢的烟花是降落伞的。 大卫 -

对一些人来说，7月4日是指食品，烟花爆竹和乐趣，但也有我们的第四年7月的庆祝活动，绝不能忘记的是背后的历史。 在1776年，英国殖民者，希望他们的自由，使他们能够从英国开始他们自己的国家在新的世界。 他们签署了“独立宣言”，但决不是英国打算让她的殖民地去。 英格兰和她的殖民地奋战了八年，终于赢得了他们的自由殖民者，和美利坚合众国的诞生。 许多美国人举行游行，穿红色，白色和蓝色，唱爱国歌曲。 很多人举行卖旗仪式，旗士兵的坟墓，并观看烟花汇演。 所有这些活动表明爱国主义为我们伟大的民族。 许多男性和女性死于战斗，以保持美国的自由，我将永远感激那些男人和女人。 - 玉

我的家人庆祝我们的表兄弟姐妹和家人都来我叔叔的房子。 我的堂兄和我一起玩游戏，标签，冷冻标签，或只是骑自行车。 然后我叔叔的烧烤和热狗。 我们还去我们的自行车流中。 当我们到达那里时，我们去游泳。 最后，太阳出来了，我们去森林。 你可以看到的烟花如此完美的。 - 艾萨克

在7月4日，我和我的家人去看看的烟花。 然后，我们吃特别的东西，我的妈妈让。 有时她做玉米粉蒸肉，肉或鸡肉。 去年，因为我妈妈在酒店Lake Arrowhead中，我们观看了烟花从湖中。 这很有趣。 烟花是非常丰富多彩的。 有些人的玩具熊，笑脸和星星。 我爱7月4日。 - Ivett

我们去我们的码头在上午8:30左右，挂了我的阿姨，叔叔和表兄弟。 We go swimming and fishing. Then at about 8:45 pm we go to see the fireworks on our boat. – Chiara

On the 4th of July my family goes to Canyon Lake because my dad sets off fireworks. My cousins, aunts and uncles come too. We have been going for three years. I hope we will go again this year. – Kaylee

We go to Disneyland for the 4th of July. After the sun goes down, we get our blankets, grab some food. We all go outside to look for the best spot to see the fireworks. I am glad we have 4th of July. – Gaby

I wake up early and walk over to my neighbor's house for breakfast. After breakfast we all head over to their dock and go for a swim. All the girls go on the boat while the boys cook dinner. Right after we have dinner we go to see the fireworks. Then we all go for a stroll around the whole lake. After we get back we have dessert. Although it is a long day, all the kids have sleepovers and watch movies all night. – Samantha

I go to my friend's house. They have a party from 12:00 to 7:30 and then go to the lake. At the lake we party and wait for the army jet to fly over. After that we wait for the fireworks to go off. We drink a lot of soda and go swimming. Later we go back to our friend's house to play games. We listen to music for an hour. Then we eat and go home. – Caleb

My family and I always go to Lake Arrowhead to watch the fireworks. We also eat at the lake. We go to my grandparents' house to celebrate. The 4th of July is always fun. I can't wait for the 4th of July. – Liam

My friends and family go to the lake. We stay there about an hour. There we watch fireworks of different shapes and sizes. My mom sometimes call my grandma to tell her happy birthday. My two uncles, aunt, mom and dad play cards. – Yesenia

On the 4th of July I go to see the fireworks. Sometimes my aunt calls and asks me if I want to go to her house because she made food. Then we go to her house and I see my cousins there. I eat and talk to my cousin Lindsey. When my cousin Lindsey and I are finished eating we go and play outside. – Maria

My family celebrates by going to the lake to see the fireworks. While we get ready, my mom makes lunch. We go to the lake to swim and play tag. My mom tells us to get out of the lake to go watch the fireworks. – Alejandra

My family always celebrates going to the beach. We swim together. At night we make a fire and we eat hot dogs. At the next day we eat breakfast and then my mom and I walk to find beautiful seashells. When we finish we look for sea animals. I play with my cousins. We play sharks and see who can spend more time in the water. Then we eat fish. At night we make another fire and tell scary stories or funny stories before we go to sleep. The next morning my family and I swim together. Then we pack everything and go home. – Abigail

First me and my family go to a friend's house and have a party. At the party we have root beer floats, pizza, ice cream and cake. After that we go to watch the fireworks. We get on a boat and go to Big Bear Lake. We go in the middle of the lake and turn off the boat and wait. When the fireworks start it is really scary because the fireworks look like they are going to fall on you. The coolest firework for me was the Pac-man one. I love all the fireworks. I wonder what fireworks they will use this year. – Adolfo

When it is 4th of July I go see the fireworks. It's fun to see the big fireworks at the end. When we are done we go to my grandma's house and eat. We go with my dad, my mom, my brothers and my sister. It is fun to see my aunts and uncles at my grandma's house. We all talk to friends and family a lot of time. I always have fun playing with my cousins. I always have a lot of fun on 4th of July. – Alonso

When we celebrate the 4th of July my grandma and sister come up to visit us and see the fireworks. We go to the dock and watch the beautiful view then the fireworks. We think how wonderful it is to have independence. Some times we eat at the “A burger” and its always delicious. Ands that's how we celebrate the 4th of July. – Summer

4th of July is our countries birthday. I celebrate 4th of July by going to a parade in Crestline and walking around town wearing all 4th of July clothes. I go to the village and go to the park to watch fireworks. They look so cool. My whole family comes to see the fireworks with me. The countries birthday is important. Also another name for 4th of July is Independence Day. I also respect my country! – Sierra

In 2009 I had the best 4th of July because my cousin Nick was living with us. We eat beans, rice, carrots and we have some kind of dessert. We sit outside and make a big fire; we cook marshmallows and have chocolate but we have a great time. – Danielle

On the 4th of July we celebrate our countries independence. We many of things to eat. We have lots of bbqs with our family. We eat barbacoa and steak. We also gather up and watch the fireworks. Me and Esteban watch them from my roof. Sometimes I see them at the lake. – Kailly

4th of July is when you celebrate America and some peoples birthdays. I think the way my family celebrates is very fun because in AZ we would ride our rhino up in the mountains. – Katryna

My family and I celebrate 4th of July by going to my aunts house. It is very fun because we also go out and eat at a restaurant or bbq. Then we watch baseball. When I go home I go on my deck and look at the stars. 4th of July with my family is fun. My favorite part is the fireworks. – Ben

What me and my family do for the 4th of July. Me and my family bbq and watch fireworks and have fun. We also remember the men who died in the revolutionary war for freedom. And peace from the British colonies. – Sebastian

What 4th of July means to me is when the country won independence from Britain. We go down to Lake Arrowhead and watch fireworks in the sky and see my friends. After that I go home. 4th of July was celebrated in 1776 and is a national holiday. Every year since, we have celebrated 4th of July and keep on celebrating 4th of July. – Oscar

It reminds me about my uncle that died. The second one reminds me of friends like close friends that you can trust. The third is it's fun spending time with family. The fourth is the people who fought for us and gave us freedom to do what we want to do. The fifth is seeing the fireworks with friends and family. – Elisa

4th of July is a time when we remember two armies went to war and one nation came out. It represents freedom, hope and faith. Our country was founded on the grounds of freedom. Therefore, I don't think the Fourth of July is just a holiday, it's a national pastime. It's a day to remember the brave souls that gave their lives for our freedom. Without them we wouldn't be here today. So that's what 4th of July means to me. – Brockton

I wait and have fun. In conclusion, we regained freedom because our soldiers fought for us. That is why I like 4th of July. – Justin

My family and I go to my cousin's and sometimes they come up. We have a feast for dinner. We normally have turkey and rolls. We also have vegetables. Then we are done we have pie for dessert and ice cream. – Katie

The 4th of July is our country's independence. We get to do a lot of stuff like BBQ, activities, and at night we watch the fireworks. We also have picnics. – Victoria

It's a day we celebrate our country because people love to help our world and independence. We go to the river and sit on our boat and watch fireworks. It's so much fun and maybe if we don't like it then we go to the village and sit on the lake. – Sagekeay

We celebrate the 4th of July because that's the day America got its freedom. We watch the fireworks and swim at the lake and have a picnic. – Kalley

Every year for the 4th of July we go to my uncle's house and sometimes teenagers are having a party. Sometimes my cousin and I play guitar. When it gets dark at the beach, we go there and see the fireworks. – Andrew

The reason we have 4th of July is America's B-day. What we do is we usually go to the dock and have dinner and go on the boat and watch fireworks. After they are over we stay on the boat a little longer. Then we leave. – Jason

My family does five important things every year. First, we will go to the lake all day. Next, we will decorate our boat with red, white and blue. Then we will water-ski until it gets dark. After that we have some friends over at our dock and have hot dogs. Finally, we all go on our boat and watch the fireworks. – Kacy

My mom makes a big dinner. We go outside and eat on the porch while we are watching the fireworks. My mom makes the best dessert ever; it is something like Jell-o. Then we all go to bed. – Feliz

We go to someone's dock and get ready for fireworks. Then we watch the fireworks. Then we leave. – William

First we go to the lake and play for a while. Then we go somewhere for dinner like the Oak. After that we go back on the boat and get ready for the fireworks. Then we watch the fireworks. After that we go home and some of my dad's friends come over. – Emily

We always go to Bob's Beach. I always go swimming until lunch time, then I eat. After I eat I play with my sand toys. Then me and my friends build sand chairs. That is our tradition. – Riley

I'm going to watch the fireworks. Then after that I will go swimming. - 凯尔

I go to my grandparents' house. There we stay up until 12 o'clock or later. When it's 11 o'clock at night, we all put little flags up. My sisters, brother and me have a water fight every 4th of July. – Christophe

We are allowed to drink as much soda as we want on the 4th of July. We usually go to a barbeque or have a cookout. Every year my family always sees fireworks, usually down by the lake. They are so loud and colorful! We also think about and honor the people that gained our country's independence. It's odd to try and imagine where we would be now if this important event had not happened. Liberty for our country changed everything. Thank you, founding fathers, for freedom from England! – Leah

The 4th of July is a holiday where you get to watch fireworks. My family goes to a friend's house and eat hot dogs and hamburgers. – Braden

My family celebrates the 4th of July by wearing as much red, white and blue as possible. We go to my grandma's for breakfast. She puts up flags on her decks. Later we go to my aunt's house because it's just a short walk to the lake. My brother and I take the lead since we always have flashlights. – Sammy

We celebrate the 4th of July by going to my grandma's house and we eat dinner, then go to the lake and watch the fireworks. – Luke

Last year we went to see fireworks on Lake Arrowhead and we saw a the big ship that set off the fireworks. 这真是太酷了。 We know that Independence Day is the birthday of America. So we always wear red, white and blue colors and sunglasses with stars. We also take the American flag with us. Independence Day is really cool. 它的岩石！ – Dylan

Each 4th of July, my family meets at my grandma and grandpa's dock for a day of celebrating. We eat, talk, and swim in the lake. We play for a few hours, until the sun begins to set, and then we get on our boat and head out to a good spot on Lake Arrowhead to view the firework show. We listen to music until the first firework explodes overhead. It's really cold over the water, so we wrap ourselves in blankets. We look up into the sky, amazed by the beautiful display of fireworks. The spectacular show lasts for 30 glorious minutes. Everyone oos and ahs throughout the entire extravaganza. Once the fireworks end, my family watches the lights of boats in the fog as we make our way back to our dock. We love to make jokes along the way. – Connor

The 4th of July is a special day for all Americans. It is the day we celebrate the birth of our great nation. It is the day we celebrate our freedom from England. On the 4th of July it is a time for Americans to show patriotism to our nation by singing patriotic songs, having parades, and displaying our American flags proudly. The 4th of July also is a time to remember all of the soldiers, past and present, who have fought to win freedom for our nation. Each 4th of July we place American flags on soldier's graves. It is a time to come together as a community and country to show patriotism for our nation. Let us never forget to honor our great country and its freedoms each and every 4th of July. Let's stand proudly for our United States of America! – Angel

The 4th of July means a lot to me. Most importantly, it means freedom. When I celebrate the 4th of July, I remember two of my family members who fought in World War II in the name of freedom. Many soldiers I know have fought to secure our country's freedom, so that's why Independence Day means freedom for my family and me. We Americans are very fortunate to live in the United States for many reasons. We have the right to vote, have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom to attend the schools we desire. We may also choose a career of our choice. 4th of July is a symbol of freedom to all Americans who value freedom and the soldiers who have fought for it. War is a terrible occurrence, but necessary when protecting our nation and its freedom. Let's all celebrate America and give thanks for the freedoms we have been granted under our Declaration of Independence. Freedom isn't free and many people have paid the price by dying for our nation's freedom. These are the main reasons why we celebrate the 4th of July! – Rylee

The 4th of July is the day when we became a great nation, and as Americans, we celebrate this important event each 4th of July. We celebrate by having picnic, parades, and firework shows at night. We honor our soldiers who fought to give us our freedom from England, so we could become the United States of America. We also honor all American soldiers who continue to keep our country safe and freedom alive and strong. The 4th of July is a wonderful, national celebration where citizens of the United States, are able to show the world how proud we are to be Americans. – Tristin

On July 4, 1776, our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence which led to America becoming a free country. The 4th of July means independence and freedom throughout America. We raise our United States' flags in remembrance of all American soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the fight for our freedom. As a nation, we show the world how proud we are to be Americans by celebrating our nation's birthday with a great national spirit. If you listen really hard, on the 4th of July, you will be able to see the pride of our nation bursting forth from our country's seams. That's because all Americans will be standing tall and proud this 4th of July! – Kaitlin

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our nation's freedom. It's a time to remember all of the American soldiers who have died in wars to give us the freedoms that we enjoy today. When I see the fireworks, I think of them as the soldiers' spirits. That's when I stare and watch them up in the heavens. Some of the soldiers who have fought in our wars are still alive, and we must show them how proud we are of their sacrifices for our freedom. So, when we celebrate the 4th of July, wear red, white, and blue clothing to show your patriotism. Fly your American flags proudly, with honor, because we are privileged to live in a free country. Celebrate our country's birthday with happiness in your hearts because you are living in greatest place on earth, America, where freedom rings for all. – Molli

4th of July means a time to celebrate the gift of freedom we experience living in America. First, I celebrate by thanking the heroic soldiers who fought in wars to achieve freedom for all Americans. Then, I go to my boat with my family while we listen to our “National Anthem.” Next, I wave my American flag and glow sticks in the air as I prepare to watch the firework's show over Lake Arrowhead. My heart beats faster and faster until the first, “Pow!” How beautiful the fireworks look, as they shower down from above. What an exhilarating experience it is to celebrate the 4th of July with my mountain community each year. I hope and pray that we are always able to celebrate our great nation's birthday freely, as one big happy nation. May we always enjoy the awesome freedoms of living in the greatest democracy on earth, the United States of America, and may our country live on in freedom forever. – Weston

The 4th of July means independence and freedom to me. On the 4th of July, my family and I are going to be on our new boat that my dad has been working on so hard to get it ready for us to use. He has put so much effort into our boat, and I feel that he deserves a long vacation this 4th of July. That's why my family will be celebrating America's birthday together as a family, on our boat. Isn't it wonderful that Americans are able to celebrate the 4th of July however they choose? So, however you choose to celebrate the 4th of July this year, remember to stop and give thanks for living in America, where freedom is guaranteed to each of us under the United States Constitution. – Evan

The 4th of July doesn't mean just food, parades, or fireworks, although all of these wonderful activities are a lot of fun. No, the 4th of July means freedom. Soldiers have fought and died, so we can experience the joy that comes fro living in a free country. Celebrating the 4th of July with picnics, parades, and firework displays is our way of showing our love for our country. Celebrating our country's birthday, as a nation, brings big smiles, not just to my face, but to all American faces across our great nation. When Americans celebrate the 4th of July, they show their patriotism, and that they love their country very much. They also show how much they appreciate the wonderful privileges that come with being American citizens, where there is freedom and justice for all. So, this 4th of July, remember to say, “Happy Birthday, America, and may freedom ring forever across our wonderful country!” – Havana

I think that the 4th of July is a time to celebrate our country's independence from England. It's a day to fly American flags, wear red, white, and blue, and sing a lot of patriotic songs before watching fireworks bursting through the night sky at the end of a fun day. I think all Americans should celebrate the 4th of July because it shows patriotism for our great country. It is also a good time for family and friends to get together and have fun celebrating our nation' s birthday. Happy Birthday, America! May freedom ring throughout our land forever! – Keegan

The 4th of July isn't just a time to hold parades, have parties, or hang out with friends. It's a time to remember America winning its independence from England. It's a time to celebrate America's birthday and the wonderful gift of freedom all Americans enjoy. It's a time to remember all of the soldiers who have fought for our independence by placing American flags on their graves. It's a very special day to sing patriotic songs, fly our American flags and hold flag ceremonies. It's also a time to come together and celebrate our wonderful country with parties, parades and fireworks. Let us never forget to be thankful and proud of being Americans, and show our patriotism this 4th of July and always. – Christyna

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Andreas Madestam and David Yanagizawa-Drott recently released a report ( Harvard University 4th of July American Patriotism Report ), stating that “Evidence suggests that important childhood events can have persistent effects on political beliefs and participation and that Fourth of July celebrations in the US affect the nation's political landscape.”

Andreas Madestam is an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at Bocconi University (School of Business and Economics in Milan, Italy). David Yanagizawa-Drott is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What is the purpose of disciplining a child? What is the purpose of sending a child to school to get an education? What is the purpose of going to church as a family? 答案很简单。 It is to train our youth to become quality productive members of our society. The primary purpose of the Fourth of July celebration is to remember the birth and proud heritage of the United States of America.

The picture at the top right is that of the North Korea celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling party. As part of the celebration, there were waving flags, shows of military might, parades and fireworks. Almost every country around the world has a celebration of its foundation. The United States of America is no different.

Historical Events on July 4th

1776 – Declaration of Independence signed
1803 – Louisiana Purchase is announced to the public
1817 – Construction of the Erie Canal begins
1827 – Slavery abolished in New York
1828 – Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio): 1st US passenger railroad
1829 – Cornerstone laid for 1st US mint (Chestnut & Juniper St, Philadelphia)
1831 -”America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)” is 1st sung in Boston, Massachusetts
1836 – Wisconsin Territory forms
1845 – Henry David Thoreau moves into his shack on Walden Pond; Texas Congress votes for annexation to US
1855 – Walt Whitman's “Leaves of Grass” is published
1861 – President Abraham Lincoln requests 400,000 troops; Skirmish at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
1862 – Lewis Carroll creates Alice in Wonderland for Alice P Liddell
1863 – Boise, Idaho founded (now capital of Idaho); General Robert E. Lee's army withdraws from Gettysburg
1876 – 1st public exhibition of electric light in San Francisco, California; Batholdi visits Bedloe Island, future home of his Statue of Liberty
1881 – Booker T Washington establishes Tuskegee Institute (Alabama)
1883 – Buffalo Bill Cody presents 1st wild west show in North Platte, Nebraska
1889 – Washington state constitutional convention holds 1st meeting
1894 – Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH
1895 – Katherine Lee Bates publishes “America the Beautiful”
1898 – US flag hoisted over Wake Island
1905 – Philadelphia A's beat Boston Red Sox 4-2 in 20 inning game
1939 – NY Yankees retire 1st uniform (Lou Gehrig #4), 1st Old Timers Day
1941 – Howard Florey & Norman Heatley meet for 1st time, 11 days later they successfully recreate penicillin
1942 – US air offensive against nazi-Germany begins
1946 – Philippines gains independence from US
1950 – President Harry S Truman signs public law 600 (Puerto Ricans write own constitution)
1956 – Independence National Historical Park forms in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1959 – America's new 49-star flag honoring Alaska statehood unfurled
1960 – America's new 50-star flag honoring Hawaiian statehood unfurled
1966 – President Lyndon B Johnson signs Freedom of Information Act
1968 – Radio astronomy satellite Explorer 38 launched
1970 – Casey Kasem's “American Top 40″ debuts on LA radio
1982 – 4th Space Shuttle Mission lands at Edwards Air Force Base
1985 – Tinker Bell's nightly flight begins
1997 – US space probe Pathfinder lands on Ares Vallis Mars
2004 – The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the site of the World Trade Center in New York City
2005 – The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1

Andreas Madestam and David Yanagizawa-Drott make the argument that waving flags on 4th of July encourages a child to become a Republican voter later in life. I would like to argue a different point. Are Democrats not proud of our American heritage? Are Democrats not patriotic Americans? There are many psychological and emotional differences between conservatives and liberals as to how they think, feel, believe and act. And these thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions do significantly impact how a person votes for a political candidate or political party.

I believe that American Patriotism is not a Democratic, Republican, conservative or liberal idea. I believe that most Americans, although not necessarily proud or happy about our current political situation or specific historical events in the past, are proud to be Americans. The United States of America has one of the largest influx of immigrants from around the world. People would rather risk their lives to live in the US than to stay in the country they were born in. And the answer is again simple. People move here and stay here because of the many things that make America great: freedom and economic opportunity.

In order to truly achieve success and freedom in America, you have to embrace and integrate into the American culture. Some might think that this means that you are forced to become something that you are not. It is more that you recognize and appreciate the freedoms and opportunities that you have in the United States of America that you are so overwhelmed with positive feelings that you voluntarily become an American Patriot.