''Birthdays of Freedom'' is a children's history book written and illustrated by

Genevieve Foster Genevieve Stump Foster (April 13, 1893 – August 30, 1979) was an American children's writer who illustrated most of her own books. She was one runner-up for the annual Newbery Medal four times, one of four writers to do so. Biography Childho ...

. The book was originally published in two volumes, Book One being first published in 1952, Book Two in 1957. Book One was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1953. The combined book has been given the subtitle ''From Early Man to July 4, 1776''. Book One has the subtitle ''From Early Egypt to the Fall of Rome'', with the additional cover text ''America's Heritage from the Ancient World''. Book Two has the subtitle ''From the Fall of Rome to July 4, 1776''. Genevieve Foster is known for her horizontal history, putting a historical figure in his context. In this series she follows the inventions, discoveries, people, and events that can all be seen as significant precursors of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the event celebrated by America's

Independence Day An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...

on July 4.

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1952 children's books 1957 children's books American children's books Newbery Honor-winning works Children's books about American history {{US-hist-book-stub