| Origin Timeline | |
|---|---|
| June 7,1776 | Continental Congress meet at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia |
| During this time the delegate from Virginia, Richard Henry Lee, brought the idea of independence | |
| July 2, 1776 | Declaration of Independence Approved |
| July 4, 1776 | Declaration of Independence Adopted |
| 1941 | July 4th becomes national holiday |
The purpose of Independence Day is to celebrate the day the United States got independence from Great Britain.
Sources:
History.com