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The 2019 Salute to America was an event arranged by the Trump administration held on Independence Day, July 4, 2019, in Washington, D.C. It took place at the National Mall and included presentations of U.S. military vehicles, an address by President Donald Trump from the Lincoln Memorial, flyovers by military aircraft, and a fireworks display.
Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. [38] Since 1868, Seward, Nebraska, has held a celebration on the same town square. In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress.
Effective date of the agreement with France signed on 12 July. [15] Chile: Independence Day (part of Fiestas Patrias) 18 September: 1810 Spanish Empire: Establishment of the Government Junta of Chile. [34] The following day, 19 September, is celebrated as the Army Day. [35] The two holidays collectively are known as Fiestas Patrias. [36]
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The following observances have been mandated or authorized by Congress or the President, but are no longer proclaimed or observed on a regular basis. March 21 (1982–1988): Afghanistan Day [55] June 14 (1982–1992): Baltic Freedom Day; June 25, 1987: National Catfish Day; October 6, 1972: National Coaches Day
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Yet the day he was praising was July 2, the day independence was declared by the Second Continental Congress, not July 4. Yes, folks, we Americans are doing it wrong by celebrating Independence ...
July 4 (fixed) Independence Day: 79%: 97%: Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from British rule, also called the Fourth of July or simply "The Fourth". Fireworks celebration are held in many cities throughout the country. September 1–7 (1st Monday) Labor Day