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• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Fourth of July  (11)
• Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Patriotism  (8)

American Patriotic Music - - Features free MP3 downloads of patriotic tunes and classical works that include them, as well as early American music.

Annie's 4th of July Page - - A Christian perspective on the holiday. Learn about its history as well as what the Bible says about freedom and independence.

A Capitol Fourth - - Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS.

Celebrating the Fourth of July at The Holiday Zone - - Includes historic documents, quotations from the Founding Fathers, poems, song lyrics, and seasonal activities.

Colonial Hall: The Biographies of the Founding Fathers - - Features biographical sketches of many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Sketches are reproduced from the book Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, originally published in 1829.

Fourth of July - - Information from the Census Bureau counting the number of ways Americans spend money on fireworks and attend parks.

Fourth of July Celebrations Database - - Offers an extensive history of the holiday, complete with chronologies, an overview of oral traditions, historic speeches, legislation, and stories.

The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day - - Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens.

Happy 4th of July - - A virtual celebration of America's birthday.

Happy 4th of July! Celebrate America's Birthday - - Provides brief historical articles for children and adults, as well as links to historical documents. Graphics intensive.

Independence Day - The 4th of July - - Includes historical documents and patriotic music.

Independence Day on the Net - - Includes the story of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, virtual fireworks, and downloadables.

Independence Inn - - Includes ideas for cookouts, history, and links.

July 4th - - Animated site offers virtual fireworks show, patriotic music, and holiday history.

Kate.net: Happy 4th of July - - Free 4th of July screensavers, wallpapers, and graphics; also includes dozens of links to others patriotic sites on the 'Net.

Kat's Patriotic Pages - - Poetry, song lyrics and cartoons with a pro-American theme.

Lolly's July 4th Page - - Includes trivia, historical information, and recipes.

Making Sense of the Fourth of July - - An article by Pauline Maier explaining history and meaning of the Fourth of July.

4th of July Celebration - - Independence Day Celebration with curriculum resources for homeschool.

4th of July Celebrations - - Provides list of fireworks and other family-friendly festivities across the US on Independence Day.

4th of July Fun - - Family site includes clip art, poetry, Victorian postcards, patriotic posters, craft ideas, and kids activities.

The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy - - Patriotic MIDI files and U.S. historical documents.

What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July - - Chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July during their tenures.

Wikipedia: Independence Day (United States) - - Provides a brief history of the holiday, along with trivia and an overview of traditions.