Happy July 4th!  In the United States, today commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The day is celebrated across the United States with parades, firework shows, picnics, concerts, and other festivities. Independence Day is also notable for its displays of patriotism, as many Americans commemorate the day by flying the American flag and dressing in the flag’s colors of red, white, and blue.… Read More »