It all started in 1776 with this declaration:
Some celebrated in the early days by naming places
Today it’s more common to have a BBQ
And congregate to watch firework displays
or watch Independence Day parades
It’s also popular to buy your own fireworks to shoot in your front yard
But some states have firework bans
And a few only allow small fireworks like sparklers
A few creative people can find the joy in most things
Some like to up-size the fun
But really it’s not about the fireworks but the celebration of America’s identity
If you’re interested in finding out more about American independence, check out some of the books we have available here in the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library
