Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across the nation mark this major ...

CHICAGO – Under the leadership of its president, Rajesh Patel, the Federation of Indian Associations-Chicago organized a stunning parade on Devon Avenue to mark India’s 75th Independence Day.

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