I took my young son to a ballgame. After buying way more snacks than we needed, we found our seats just in time for the National Anthem. I reminded him to remove his hat and place it over his heart.

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Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Reenactors fire a cannon at the site of Fort Moultrie to mark the 249th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Sullivan's Island on Carolina Day, June 28, 2025.

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?