Good Question: Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July? On July 3, 1776, the day after the Second Congressional Congress declared the colonies’ independence, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail.
July 3, 2013 - CBS Minnesota
Remember - July 2013 To many of us the 4 th of July is only about hotdogs and fireworks. In 1776, however, it was a very different story. John Adams describes the moment:
July 2, 2013 - The Gilmer Mirror
Why we celebrate the Fourth of July John Adams, the second President of the United States who served from 1797-1801, wrote to his wife, Abigail, "The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.
July 1, 2013 - Stephenville Empire-Tribune