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 ArticlesShutdown Pain RisesOct 30, 2025Day in Photos: Flooding in Vietnam, Stalin Victims Memorial, and Hospital ClosureOct 30, 2025FTO for Antifa?Oct 30, 2025Day in Photos: Hurricane in Jamaica, Elections in the Netherlands, and Pumpkins for MeerkatsOct 29, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day