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  1. Independence Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    INDEPENDENCE meaning: 1 : freedom from outside control or support the state of being independent; 2 : the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control

  2. Independence - Wikipedia

    Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state, in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory. The …

  3. Road to Liberty: A Timeline – The White House

    3 days ago · Explore an American history timeline tracing key events leading up to the Revolutionary War, Independence and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting …

  4. INDEPENDENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INDEPENDENCE is the quality or state of being independent. How to use independence in a sentence.

  5. Declaration of Independence - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 3, 2024 · The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States of America. Adopted by Congress on 4 July 1776, it explains why the United States decided to …

  6. INDEPENDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INDEPENDENCE definition: 1. freedom from being governed or ruled by another country: 2. the ability to live your life…. Learn more.

  7. Sep 29, 2022 · On the 28th of June, the committee appointed to prepare a declaration of independence brought in a draught, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table. On the …

  8. Top events to know about for America's 250th anniversary in 2026

    Nov 25, 2025 · 2026 marks the United States' 250th anniversary since adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

  9. History of Independence Day | A Capitol Fourth | PBS

    Jefferson’s final version of the document officially becomes The Declaration of Independence and is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Following a decade of agitation over taxes …

  10. The Fourth of July - History, Celebrations & Traditions

    Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day …