July 26, 1847, marks the day Liberia declared its independence, becoming the first independent republic in Africa. The country had been founded by freed American slaves through the American Colonization Society, which had been sending freed African Americans to settle there since 1822. Liberia’s independence declaration on July 26, 1847, followed the drafting of its constitution, and it remains a significant day of celebration in the country to this day.
Liberia’s Independence Day is often marked with patriotic celebrations, including parades, ceremonies, and events reflecting the country’s history and achievements.
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