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Fourth of July
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Capitol Fourth: America's Independence Day Celebration 
 The companion website for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) broadcast of this Fourth of July concert held in Washington, D.C., features Fourth of July history, celebrity reflections and presidential remarks about patriotism, and activities such as a quiz, create-your-own online fireworks, and tips on photographing fireworks. Also includes concert highlights, performer interviews, and photos. http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jun 25, 2007 Fireworks Photography
Series of three articles on techniques for photographing fireworks displays. Topics include photographing large fireworks displays, taking photos of fireworks with a digital camera, and shooting backyard firework displays. Discusses preparation, equipment, camera settings, choosing subjects, and more. From the New York Institute of Photography. http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/firewksintro.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photography, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Nov 14, 2008 Fourth of July Celebrations Database
Find "selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation's history" since 1776. This site also describes the formalizing of the Independence Day holiday, and provides chronologies, stories, and speeches. Includes links to some events scheduled for the Fourth of July in the current calendar year. From American University librarian James R. Heintze. http://gurukul.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jun 27, 2007 Fourth of July Is Independence Day
Collection of links to material related to Independence Day. "Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag." Topics include fireworks, summer safety tips, and virtual visits to historic sites. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Independence Day!
Suggestions for classroom activities related to the Fourth of July. Covers flags, anthems, monuments, and related topics. Includes vocabulary, group brainstorms, art activities, and links to related information. From a teacher at Colusa Community School, California. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/indepday/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jun 27, 2005 Today in History: July 4
A brief history of the holiday also known as Independence Day, which observes the day in 1776 when "the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence." Includes speeches, music, photos, and links to related topics. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul04.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 27, 2007 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: The Fourth of July
Facts and statistics related to Independence Day, covering topics such as fireworks, flags, cookouts, immigration, parks, and patriotic-sounding place names. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011920.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 11, 2008 |
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