Independence Day

Long ago, America was ruled by a king who lived far, far across the sea.

The king kept making new rules, and asking for more and more money, and the people didn't think that was fair.

So a group of leaders sat down in a warm room in Philadelphia and wrote a very important letter.

The letter said, 'We would like to make our own rules, please — we want to be free.' It was called the Declaration of Independence.

They signed it on July 4th, and that is why every summer we have fireworks and cake on America's birthday!