The nation's founding documents, with their timeless messages of liberty and freedom, are now ready for the twentyfirst century. Let's make this July Fourth a day of celebration of our founding ideals and a time of renewed commitment to engage and wake up our nation.We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. The Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified on July 9, 1868, defined citizenship and guaranteed the rights of citizens. During an Independence Day celebration in Rochester, New York on July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivers what would become his most celebrated speech. The holiday marks the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, which was published on July 4, 1776. Karen and Jay celebrate the spirit of independence in New Hampshire and share thoughts on the history and meaning of July 4th in the Granite State. In honor of the establishment of the Constitution of the United States. Explore how the Constitution of the United States of America was drafted in the wake of Shays's Rebellion My parents did the 4th of July turnaround several years ago.