Name: History of the Fourth of July
Duration: 163
Description: Discover how and when Americans celebrated Independence Day in the past. Although Benjamin Franklin thought we'd celebrate the 2nd of July; the 4th of July is closest to our hearts.

Discover how and when Americans celebrated Independence Day in the past. Although Benjamin Franklin thought we'd celebrate the 2nd of July; the 4th of July is closest to our hearts.

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Discover how and when Americans celebrated Independence Day in the past. Although Benjamin Franklin thought we&#8217;d celebrate the 2nd of July; the 4th of July is closest to our hearts.

History of the Fourth of July

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