The United States Celebrates its July 4 Independence Day

July 4 is the United States’ Independence Day, dating back to when its founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Americans celebrate Independence Day by organizing parades, fireworks, concerts, etc.

Here in Dakar, the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence of the United States was celebrated the day before, on Friday July 3, 2009, at the home of the Ambassador.  Her Excellence, Madame Marcia S. Bernicat idealized the relationship between Dakar and Washington. Amongst the future axes of cooperation between the country and Senegal, she particularly cited the collaboration to maintain peace and the fight against malaria and HIV-AIDS as priorities. Senegal was represented at the party by Mr. Djibo Ka, Minister of the State, Minister of the Environment, Environmental Protection, Retention Basins and Artificial Lakes.

- President Obama’s Fourth of July Message