New York Q&A: What Does July 4th Mean to You?Now 236 years later, Independence Day still has a place in the hearts of Americans, whether it is the symbolic meaning of the holiday or just the fireworks and celebration.SavePrintEpoch Times Staff7/3/2012|Updated: 7/5/2012Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Earthquake in Guatemala, Military Exercises in Taiwan, and Sand Sculpture MuseumJul 09, 2025Texas Residents Pull TogetherJul 08, 2025Day in Photos: Heavy Rains in India, Wildfire in France, and Harvesting Jasmine Flowers in EgyptJul 08, 2025How a ‘Perfect Storm’ Created a TragedyJul 08, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day