[av_heading heading='A Look Past the Fireworks on the 4th of July' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, has been celebrated since the completion of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Individuals have shown their support for independence by shooting their guns and firearms into the air starting in 1777. It would transform into creating fireworks and adding color and size to the explosion of support. To honor and support the country, we point out that being an active voter, and active participant