Happy 4th of July
The Fourth of July is a day for fun, sun and the kickoff of summer. Flags are raised; the smell of barbeque permeates the neighborhoods, the tunes are flowing and fireworks light the night sky with beauty.
The Fourth of July in the U.S. is just more than a regular day. It’s a day we reflect on our own personal independence and the day we celebrate the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
But did you know that July 4th, 1776 was not the actual day the Continental Congress decided to declare independence? That was done on July 2, 1776. And did you know that Thomas Jefferson didn’t write the first draft for the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776? That was done in April of 1776. And it wasn’t really signed until August 2nd, 1776.
What really happened on the 4th of July in 1776 was the approval and final wording of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress and the date the original copies of the Declaration of Independence were circulated throughout the new nation.
We found a great article with more details about why we celebrate Independence Day here.
Radio plays an important role on the 4th of July. Whether you’re listening to your favorite tunes while boogieing down at the block party or tuning into an annual program dedicated especially to the Fourth of July, you will find valuable content on the radio this holiday. CBS will be broadcasting the live pre-show reports from the Macy’s 4th of July Firework Spectacular in New York on WINS 1010. If you don’t live in New York but want to hear the show, you can check it out on a CC WiFi Internet radio. Find out more 4th of July radio program info here and what’s going on in different parts of the US.
So while you’re enjoying the day, try to reflect on the true reason we celebrate Independence Day and take a moment to appreciate our freedom.
We want to know… What does Independence Day mean to you?