The Fourth of July 2008

Onthis day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by theContinental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom asa sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will bemarked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.

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