For that reason, the 4th of July has always been complicated for me—and its history is exactly why I'm not celebrating the 4th of July this year or any other. Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up ...

The ugly truths hidden within the fabric of America's legacy are why I'm not celebrating the 4th of July—and never... Americans learn about the document in school, but there are some lesser ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

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