The Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but most delegates didn’t sign it until August 2, 1776. 2. Fireworks Have Been a Tradition Since 1777 The ...
On June 14, 1777, a banner of red, white, and blue was woven into history when the Second Continental Congress passed the First Flag Resolution, making our beloved Stars and Stripes the official flag ...