Brief history behind Independence Day

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– While it's always fun to partake in fun Fourth of July traditions, we wanted to give you a refresher on the history behind Independence Day.On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from Great Britain.The nation's founding document is fittingly named the Declaration of Independence, and it outlines how the then-13 colonies should no longer be subjected to England's colonial rule."It's a list of grievances against the king," said Ben Ga