Sayings associated with the 4th of July are deeply rooted in American history — but what is their origin and why do we say them today? Here are three expressions and their stories.
The Fourth of July is celebrated yearly as people all over our country raise their American flag for Independence Day. Barbecues, boats and beers are often associated with the summer holiday, but the American holiday also has a rich history, commemorating America’s independence. 'Happy Fourth of July' is a popular saying among patriots on the day — but there are other unique expressions with interesting origins as well.
Why do we say 'Have a Yankee Doodle Day' and 'Home of the Brave,' for example? Here are three idioms related to July 4th with interesting national backstories. 3 popular sayings surrounding the 4th of July 1. ‘Have a Yankee Doodle Day’ A 'Yankee doodle dandy' was originally a term used in the 1770s — ‘Yankee’ meaning an American colonist and 'doodle' meaning a fool.
The actual flag raised over Fort McHenry by the dawn’s early light on Sept. 14, by the way, enjoys a place of honor at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. It’s known as the Great Garrison Flag. Kerry J. Byrne of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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