Every summer the United States comes together as a nation to celebrate its favorite holiday--its birthday. The fourth of July marks the date when America gained its independence from the British and signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Boasting a strong agricultural heritage, it is not surprising that the state of Vermont hosts an extraordinary number of country fairs and festivals throughout the year. For centuries agriculture has acted as Vermont's driving force, leading the state into economic prosperity, despite its small size and population. (continue...)