Download or read book Celebrating the Fourth written by Len Travers and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the Fourth provides a history of this holiday and explores its role in shaping a national identity and consciousness in three cities - Boston, Charleston, and Philadelphia - during the first fifty years of the American republic. Independence Day celebrations justified, validated, and helped maintain nationalism among people unused to offering political allegiance beyond their own state borders.
Download or read book The Fourth of July Encyclopedia written by James R. Heintze and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.
Download or read book The First Independence Day Celebration written by Kathy Allen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, the Fourth of July means picnics, parades, and fireworks. But it wasn't always so. The First Independence Day happened during a time of war. Here's the story.
Download or read book Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day written by Jonathan Potter and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independence Day is a holiday known for the many ways in which people choose to celebrate, parades, cookouts and, of course, fireworks. To many, the holiday is known simply as the Fourth of July. Some readers may not know the reasons we celebrate this holiday. What is the significance of celebrating on this specific date? What exactly happened on July 4, 1776? With accessible vocabulary and eye-catching photographs, this book will teach readers about the history behind the holiday, and the different ways that families across the country celebrate Independence Day.
Download or read book Let s Celebrate Independence Day written by Barbara deRubertis and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor. Every 4th of July, we celebrate the United States of America, the “land of the free.” Learn the story of our country’s beginnings and how our courageous Founding Fathers broke away from royal rule with the Declaration of Independence.
Download or read book Independence Day written by Molly Aloian and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Independence Day in the United States, describing its history and how it is celebrated throughout the nation.
Download or read book Celebrate Independence Day written by Deborah Heiligman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the birthday of the United States of America, how the war for independence was fought and won, and how people today celebrate this special holiday.
Download or read book Independence Day written by Joanna Ponto and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through captivating, simple language, young readers will learn about the history of Americas independence and how it is celebrated across the country. From flags to fireworks, full-color photos will be sure to make this text a favorite for students across the United States. Readers can even make their own sparklers and a Fourth of July-inspired recipe to celebrate!
Download or read book Independence Day written by Elaine Landau and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the birthday of the United States of America, how the war for independence was fought and won, and how people today celebrate this special holiday.
Download or read book Parading Patriotism written by Adam J. Criblez and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parading Patriotism covers a critical fifty-year period in the nineteenth-century when the American nation was starting to expand and cities across the Midwest were experiencing rapid urbanization and industrialization. Historian Adam Criblez offers a unique and fascinating study of five midwestern cities—Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis—and how celebrations of the Fourth of July in each of them formed a microcosm for the country as a whole in defining and establishing patriotic nationalism and new conceptions of what it was like to be an American. Criblez exposes a rich tapestry of mid-century midwestern social and political life by focusing on the nationalistic rites of Independence Day. He shows how the celebratory façade often masked deep-seated tensions involving such things as race, ethnicity, social class, political party, religion, and even gender. Urban celebrations in these cities often turned violent, with incidents marked by ethnic conflict, racial turmoil, and excessive drunkenness. The celebration of Independence Day became an important political, cultural, and religious ritual on social calendars throughout this time period, and Criblez illustrates how the Midwest adapted cultural developments from outside the region—brought by European immigrants and westward migrants from eastern states like New York, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The concepts of American homegrown nationalism were forged in the five highlighted midwestern cities, as the new country came to terms with its own independence and how historical memory and elements of zealous and belligerent patriotism came together to construct a new and unique national identity. This ground-breaking book draws on both unpublished sources (including diaries, manuscript collections, and journals) and copious but under-utilized print resources from the region (newspapers, periodicals, travelogues, and pamphlets) to uncover the roots of how the Fourth of July holiday is celebrated today. Criblez's insightful book shows how political independence and republican government was promoted through rituals and ceremonies that were forged in the wake of this historical moment.
Download or read book Celebrate Independence Day written by Sally Lee and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2019 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independence Day is about more than just picnics and fireworks. It is a time to celebrate the birth or our nation. Readers will learn the proud history of the founding of the United States and find out what that means for Americans today.
Download or read book Independence Day written by Robert Haven Schauffler and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Independence Days written by Amy Hackney Blackwell and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of independence days celebrated around the world.
Download or read book Happy July 4th written by Nicole Press and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy 4th of July 2024 Explore the colorful history of the United States by reading Celebrating Independence. The History and Traditions of July 4th. This gripping story transports readers to the historic signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the turbulent years of the American Revolution, and the contemporary summer festivals that bring the country together. Learn about the bravery and foresight of the Founding Fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who dared to imagine a new country based on the ideals of justice and liberty. Discover how Independence Day has changed over time, from somber early celebrations to the spectacular parades, fireworks, and barbecues that characterize modern celebrations. This book explores the complex symbolism of July 4th, looking at the bald eagle and Liberty Bell as well as the significance of patriotic songs and the history of the American flag. Discover the many ways that American towns observe this beloved holiday, from elaborate celebrations in New York City and Washington, D.C., to distinctive rural customs. Celebrating Independence offers helpful suggestions for organizing festivities, traditional dishes, and kid-friendly activities to help make your own Fourth of July special. Think about the timeless principles of democracy and freedom, and how we may keep these beliefs in mind every day. Regardless of your interest in history, patriotism, or wanting to learn more about our national celebration, Celebrating Independence: The History and Traditions of July 4th is a fun and educational book that perfectly encapsulates the essence of the nation's most joyous occasion.
Download or read book Holidays and National Identity How Independence Day fosters American Identity written by Julia Trede and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,3, University of Kassel, language: English, abstract: The aim of this work is to analyse the meanings and functions of Independence Day which shapes American identity. For an integral analysis two important aspects have to be considered: socio-political circumstances and the techniques used for generating national identity. In the beginning the concept of national identity will be discussed and the terms nation and identity defined. Therefore, the work draws on Benedict Anderson’s theory of imagined communities in order to establish a general understanding of nations. Patrick Colm Hogan’s techniques of nationalization provide the basis for the final analysis. After conceptualizing the major elements for the analysis, the author analyses Americas oldest holiday, Independence Day. In the course of the analysis, both socio-political developments and Hogan’s techniques of nationalization will be identified in order to show how Independence Day celebrations generate and shape American identity. Independence Day is America’s most important national holiday since it commemorates the birth of the United States of America. The holiday solemnizes the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and the foundation of the United States of America. But the Fourth of July encompasses more meanings than commonly assumed. Since its emergence, Independence Day has been instrumentalized for generating national identity and articulating social and ethnic issues. Down to the present day, the Fourth of July has accomplished important functions that established, defined, and shaped American identity.
Download or read book We Celebrate Independence Day in Summer written by Rebecca Felix and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Independence Day. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and significance of this holiday as well as how people celebrate it each year.
Download or read book A Safe and Patriotic Fourth of July Prepared by the Committee on Independence Day Celebrations of the Art Dept New Jersey State Federation of Women s Clubs written by New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs. Art Department. Committee on Independence Day Celebrations and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
