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On Wednesday, the United States celebrates 242 years of independence from British colonial rule. Here, learn some interesting facts about the date of July 4th.

Jul 3, 2018

On Wednesday, the United States celebrates 242 years of independence from British colonial rule. Here, learn some interesting facts about the date of July 4th.

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