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.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintEpoch Times Staff7/3/2012|Updated: 7/5/2012We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesA Rare Earth Solution?Dec 04, 2025Day in Photos: Anniversary of Martial Law in South Korea, Farmers Protest in Greece, and Big Wave SurfingDec 03, 20254 European Antifa Groups Now Foreign TerroristsDec 03, 2025Day in Photos: Floods and Landslides in Sumatra, Mass Wedding, and ‘The Desert Rose’ DiamondDec 02, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day