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Is the Fourth of July the Wrong Day?

In Is the Fourth of July the Wrong Day?, historian Lucy Worsley learns that John Adams announced in 1776 that July 2 should be the day to celebrate Independence. However, the Declaration of Independence was not finalized until two days later. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.

Student Article
Why the United States of America Celebrates Independence Day on July Fourth
The article "Why the United States of America Celebrates Independence Day on July Fourth" from BBC's HistoryExtra explains the origins of America's Independence Day, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Dr. Tom Cutterham discusses the historical context of the American Revolutionary War, the contributions of key figures like Thomas Jefferson, and the significance of the day in shaping America's identity.