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: 7/5/2012We 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 ArticlesNational Federation of Republican Women 43rd Biennial ConventionOct 03, 2025Day in Photos: Chevron Refinery on Fire, Government Shutdown, and ‘The Stars’ InstallationOct 03, 2025Are Illegal Immigrants Receiving Medicaid?Oct 02, 2025Day in Photos: Attack at the Synagogue, Oktoberfest Reopens After Bomb Threat, and Military Exercises in EstoniaOct 02, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day