Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4th and has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of the July 4th holiday goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. From 1776 to the present-day July 4th has been honored as the birth of American Independence and a symbol of American patriotism.
In honor and celebration of this July 4th Independence Day CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Veterans & Military charities and or Police & Firefighters charities.
CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military and Police & Firefighters charities include: 
Folds of Honor Foundation works to provide financial assistance for the education of spouses and dependent children of service men/women who are either killed or permanently disabled while serving and defending our great nation.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves military personnel suffering traumatic brain injury & post-traumatic stress; helps them fight the war within by building advanced treatment centers providing the best possible care, enabling them to continue to serve on active duty and enjoy a productive life.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation works to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. To honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life & limb for our country.
ATTENTION: The charities listed in this alert were Top-Rated by CharityWatch at the time of its publication. CharityWatch updates our ratings throughout the year. To see if a particular charity is currently Top-Rated, please click on its name, below.