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 ArticlesTrump’s Working Class AllianceNov 14, 2025Day in Photos: Teachers’ Strike in Mexico, Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks in France, and World Cheese AwardsNov 13, 2025Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Most Common Gut Disorder—Key Symptoms to Watch ForNov 13, 2025Longest-Ever Shutdown EndsNov 12, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day