@FelmarAlmighty 10 August 2020 more from that month

History time : Independence day

After the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, Massachusetts delegate John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail Adams. In his letter, he envisioned that the Independence of America would be celebrated by succeeding generations with “Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations.”⠀ ⠀ The first Independence Day fireworks display was demonstrated in Philadelphia on 4 July 1977. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported that a 13-gun salute was fired in honor of the 13 American colonies. The evening was closed with the ring of bells and there was also a grand exhibition of fireworks which started and concluded with 13 rockets. ⠀ ⠀ Meanwhile, Colonel Thomas Crafts of the Sons of Liberty set off fireworks and shells over Boston Common in celebration of Independence Day. The tradition of firing cannons and setting off fireworks continued in the succeeding years, however, using cannon and gunfire were eventually banned due to safety concerns. In 1870, the U.S. Congress established the Fourth of July or Independence Day as an official holiday.⠀ ⠀ How do you celebrate Independence Day in your country?⠀ ⠀ #ThinkYouKnow Hope you enjoy reading and learn something from it😊 if you like my article you can hit the like button and comment if you have positive feedback and if you want to read more about history you can freely visit my wall @FelmarAlmighty and you can also subscribe to me if you haven't subscribe me yet. I published many history topics there so feel free. Anyways thank you for always supporting me and encouraging me to do so. Lots of love❤