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What did John Adams suggest should mark the country's declared independence from England?
What did John Adams suggest should mark the country's declared independence from England?
In what year did a July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia begin?
In what year did a July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia begin?
How did the first July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia conclude?
How did the first July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia conclude?
What was significant about the number of rockets used in the first July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia?
What was significant about the number of rockets used in the first July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia?
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What did John Adams emphasize should be part of the Independence Day celebrations?
What did John Adams emphasize should be part of the Independence Day celebrations?
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Study Notes
Independence Day Celebrations
- John Adams suggested that the country's declared independence from England should be marked with "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations".
- A July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia began in 1777.
- The first July 4th fireworks display in Philadelphia concluded with the firing of 100 rockets, which symbolized the 100 guns of the British Man-of-War ship.
- The number of rockets, 100, was significant because it matched the number of guns on a British Man-of-War ship, emphasizing American independence.
- John Adams emphasized that Independence Day celebrations should include "illuminations" (fireworks), in addition to other festivities, to commemorate the occasion.
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Test your knowledge of Independence Day traditions with this quiz on the history and significance of fireworks on July 4th. Learn about the origins of fireworks as an integral part of American celebrations and the role they play in honoring the nation's founding fathers.
