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The Bill of Rights Institute developed an eight-question Independence Day quiz to test Americans' knowledge about the July 4th holiday.

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On July 9, 2011, the Republic of South Sudan declared its independence from Sudan and became Africa's 54th nation.

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The Fourth of July isn't just a day for cookouts and fireworks. Here's a quick lesson about Independence Day and when it became a federal holiday.

Military music and the reading of the Declaration of Independence filled Salem Square for their 242nd Fourth of July ...

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Why do we set off fireworks on the 4th of July? Fireworks became a part of Independence Day celebrations the very first year the anniversary was celebrated, according to the channel.