Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their independence.

The fireworks parades and cookouts have been a tradition for over 200 years.

But why do we celebrate it on July 4th?

And did America really even become independent on July 4th, 1776?

Have we been celebrating the wrong date this entire time?

Learn more about the real date of American independence

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For a nation to achieve independence is no small thing. In the 20th century many

former colonies achieve their independence through mostly peaceful means with a

definitive negotiated day where the handoff occurred and where the country officially became independent.

For example, on August 15, 1947, India became independent.

The process was arranged in advance.

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