Frances Tipton Hunter (1896 – 1957, American) -SOURCE: I AM A CHILD- Children in Art History

Declaration of Independence. Painting by John Trumbull (1756-1843) photographed by Theodor Horydczak ca.1920-1950. Theodor Horydczak Collection, Prints and Photographs Division

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Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.VIEW SOURCE & VIDEOS (SOURCE: history.com)

ESL Fourth of July Lesson
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AUDIO TEXT 1 WITH HANDOUT : Independence Day -Written by Chris Cotter  (SOURCE: headsupenglish.com)

July 4th in the US-Watch the video and play the game (SOURCE: quia.com)

SOURCE: MICHELLE HENRY RESOURCES-July 4th-Independence Day

AUDIO TEXT 2 WITH EXERCISES (SOURCE: eslholidaylessons.com)
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The Best Websites For Learning About The Fourth Of July (SOURCE: larryferlazzo.edublogs.org)