American History & Civic Foundations
The Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence – 2026
By Lesallan Bostron Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 July 3, 2026 Abstract: The Fourth of July is widely commemorated because it marks the Continental Congress’s formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This paper summarizes scholarly perspectives that treat the adoption as a decisive political act, analyzes Read more