"America The Beautiful" as sung by Ray Charles On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from England and Democracy was born. To this day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so that they can begin their American Dream. The United States of America is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people from many cultures and nations. Each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with parades, barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Use this day to be thankful for our great country and the great patriots in our past, present and those in the future who have sacrificed for our freedom. Happy Birthday, America! Today in History - July 4th America's 2004 Independence Day Parade Web Site The History of Independence Day Celebrating Independence Day - Dept. of State Kid's Independence Day Crafts Independence Day Sites for Kids American Independence Day on the 4th of July WhiteHouse.gov Independence Day Independence Day on the Net Celebrate Independence Day July4th-Cards.com Independence Day eCards Family Independence Day Crafts Top 40 Independence Day Recipes Fourth of July Recipes Fourth of July eCards Kids Domain 4th of July USA City Link Fourth of July Fourth of July Celebrations Fourth of July Fabulous Foods What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July Fourth of July Crafts Wikipedia 4th of July 4th of July at Primary Games Celebrating 4th of July with a Kids Heart Fourth of July Screensaver July 4th eCards Fourth of July Picnics 4th of July Online Games [Back to LakeOnline.com]