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Happy Independence Day, America!

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This post was first published on July 4, 2010. By M r s.  Y o l l i s  Buck says, Happy Birthday America! #doink @DoInkTweets #4thOfJuly pic.twitter.com/tALMm3BQFQ — Linda Yollis (@lindayollis) July 4, 2016 July 4th is Independence Day in America! On July 4, 1776 ,  the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  This document  announced America's independence from Britain. *      *      *      *      * Seven years ago I was with my family on the Fourth of July, and we had a special event planned for the day. My family had three old, tattered flags that needed to be retired . So on July 4th, we had a retirement ceremony . *      *      *      *      * The United States Flag Code states: "The Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of displa...