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4th of July - Independence Day - This patriotic site features a message from President Bill Clinton, an audio file of the U.S. national anthem, links to lots of government resources around the Net, and last but very important: fireworks safety tips.
Betsy Ross and the American Flag - Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs her name. Read the full story, tour Betsy Ross's house here, and discover so much more about the American Flag.
BillyBear4Kids.com says Happy 4th of July - You'll find lots of free things to do here for July 4th. Including Screen Saver and Wallpaper. Lots of July 4th stationery, greeting cards, games and downloads.
Chantessy's Page of Independence Day Fun - Discover the fun of Independence Day here!! Read stories about the 4th, Play star games, and watch fireworks!! Have fun!
Create Your Own Fireworks Show - Choose a background: San Francisco, New York, or another city. Then select the color starburst you want and the type of shell you want to launch. Keep clicking and enjoy the show (and the sound effects). This is part of a larger site with trivia games, music, and lots of patriotic fun.
Flag of the United States of America - Before clicking here, turn your audio down because there's an embedded sound file that can be otherwise startling. This patriotic site debunks the Betsy Ross story and dismisses it as the public relations ploy of an overzealous Ross relative. I'll leave it up to you to examine the claims for yourself, however both stories make fascinating reading. This media-rich resource includes encyclopedic information on flag history and etiquette, plus loads of patriotic writings and links. You'll also learn how to obtain a flag that has once flown over the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Also, don't miss the complete text of Francis Scott Key's poem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." If you think that the first verse is hard to sing, try the second, third, and fourth verses!
Flags of the World - Interested in the flag of the Kingdom of Tonga or flags of other nations? Looking for a glossary of vexillological terms? Need a coloring book outline of India's flag or that of another country? This site offers a comprehensive guide to the world's flags. You'll also find a brief history of each country's flag plus significant web links.
Folding the U.S. Flag - This site features a useful animation and explanation of the proper way to fold a U.S flag. The American Legion, and some branches of the military, attach symbolic meanings to each fold of the flag.
Fourth of July at PrimaryGames.com - Celebrate Independence Day with pictures to color, stationary, and musical postcards.
Heather's Happy Holidaze - For Kids Only - 9 Year old Heather's site has been online since 1995! Each month her site changes with a new Happy Holiday and each month there's something new for you to do or play!
Independence Day on the Net - The 4th of July is a time for the Red White and Blue. A time for Picnics, Parades and Marching Bands. A time for Beaches, BBQs and "Bombs Bursting in Air." Join us for a birthday celebration with fun Holiday things for you and your family. We've got some history to read, some patriotic music to enjoy, a fireworks display and Apple Pies to bake. So bring your kids, and tell your friends.
Kid's Domain 4th of July Fun - Most people in the United States celebrate the 4th of July, but do you know exactly why the holiday is so important to our country? Discover the answer here along with online games, clipart, Fireworks and more!
Marvelicious Independence Day - Independence Day, July 4th, is the most important holiday in the United States. It celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Discover more about the 4th of July here!
NOVA Online/Kaboom! - This resource is explosive! Learn all about the science of BOOM, the chemistry of WOW, and the precision ballet of controlled demolition. Dare we say this site is DYNAMITE?
Stars and Stripes at Alphabet Soup - Welcome to the July 4th Celebration at Alphabet Soup!! You'll find poems, recipes, songs and a very special surprise, FIREWORKS!!! Ok, let's not waste anymore time--on with the fireworks!!!!
The Family Corner-Fourth of July - Celebrate America's birthday with lots of fun and festivity. The Fourth of July holiday is a time to enjoy picnics, parades, and fireworks. You'll find lots of great ideas to help you plan the perfect Fourth of July celebration.
The Star Spangled Banner - The banner that inspired Key's poem is now in the Smithsonian's Museum of American History. It's 42 feet across and 30 feet high, and it was a major sewing job for Mary Pickersgill and her daughter, back in 1813. She was commissioned to make a huge flag to fly over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. It was to be so big that "the British would have no trouble seeing it from a distance." The stars alone are two feet across! The flag's original cost was $405.90. Over the years, the flag's condition has deteriorated, and now there's an effort underway to conserve and preserve this unique American treasure. Keep up on the project's progress, which is expected to last another two years.
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