2022 Marks 246 Years of Independence with Renewed Festivities
Each year, Americans come together to commemorate the Fourth of July, with 2022 marking the 246th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Following two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s celebration is poised to return to a sense of normalcy.
So, what exactly is the Fourth of July? It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Founding Fathers, including prominent figures like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. By signing this historic document, these 56 leaders severed ties with the British Empire, declaring the North American colonies as free states and laying the groundwork for what would become a modern superpower.
