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The Story of America: Lighting Up the Sky!
“It should be celebrated with illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.” – John Adams, 1776
America’s birthday and fireworks go hand in hand! For 250 years, we have looked up at the bright, colorful skies to celebrate our freedom. Here is the amazing story of how our loudest and proudest tradition began.
July 4, 1776: The Dream Begins America was officially born! The Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. They dreamed of a free, brave country. Even before the ink was dry, John Adams knew we needed to celebrate with grand “illuminations” (fireworks) to show our immense joy.
July 4, 1777: The First Birthday Bash Exactly one year later, America threw its very first birthday party in Philadelphia. The city rang bells, played music, and fired off loud cannons. But the best part of the night? The sky lit up with a beautiful fireworks show. Our favorite tradition had officially started!
1870: A National Holiday Nearly one hundred years later, the United States made the Fourth of July an official national holiday. Families all over the country started coming together. They hosted backyard barbecues, marched in local parades, and lit their own sparklers and fireworks to celebrate as a community.
July 4, 2026: The 250th Anniversary! Today, we are throwing the biggest party in our history for America’s 250th birthday! From tiny backyard sparklers to giant sky-filling shows, fireworks are how we show our American pride. This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Get ready to light up the night, make some noise, and celebrate true freedom with your friends and family!
T-Shirt – Unisex – “Values Flag”
Price range: $16.15 through $21.39
Product Details
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
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| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment’s shape for longer.
.: Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
.: The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that’s perfect for accessorizing.
.: Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
.: The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
.: Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors – 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors – 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather – 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
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