us independence day links

An article about the history of fireworks and their place in the 4th of July.
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Very political article by Timothy Sexton... pretty much nails my feelings, and the myriad of reasons I left the US...
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The original call to arms for the colonies against the British oppressor, read as part of the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776; the reason US Independence is celebrated on 4 July.
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Wikipedia article on the United States' Independence Day holiday, celebrated on 4 July.
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The complete text of Francis Scott Keys' poem, "The Star Spangled Banner", which was later adopted as the US National Anthem. Sung everywhere in the USA on Independence Day and at major sporting events throughout the year.
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