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4 th of July

4 th of July. Through the years. The First 4 th of July. A tradition since the War of 1812. The most important holiday in the U.S since 1870. Celebrates our independence from Britain on July 4, 1776. Celebrations. Parades Barbecues Fireworks Bands Apple Pie. Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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4 th of July

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  1. 4th of July Through the years

  2. The First 4th of July • A tradition since the War of 1812. • The most important holiday in the U.S since 1870. • Celebrates our independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.

  3. Celebrations • Parades • Barbecues • Fireworks • Bands • Apple Pie

  4. Yankee Doodle Dandy • Song inspired by the 4th of July holiday • Funny floats & clowns. • Fourth of July –Independent from Britain? Costumed bicycle riders in the Fourth of July parade at Vale, Oregon, 1941 Lee, Russell, photographer.

  5. This Land Is Your Land • Symbol of our Nation • Stars- 50 States • Stripes- 13 colonies • White- Purity • Red- Bravery • Blue- Justice

  6. Standards & Objective Standards: • 1.3 Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time. • 2.2 Students demonstrate map skills by describing the absolute and relative location of people, places and environments. Objective: • Students will learn about the Fourth of July and related events

  7. Information Sources • http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/ • http://www.americasstory.com/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jp/celebrate/fourth_1 • http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/flag.htm

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