Stole of Gratitude. The Stole of Gratitude is a way for graduates to demonstrate their appreciation for those who helped turn the dream of a college education into a reality at the commencement ceremony.
The American Revolution as a European Media Event. The American Revolution was not only a European media event because it was discussed throughout the European media, but also due to the fact that news from North America flowed from one European country to another.
Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of Englandâs King George III.he first Independence Day celebration took place the following year â July 4 1777. By the early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way to celebrate Americaâs birthday.